Dr. Mathilde Knight is a distinguished biochemist specializing in genomics, molecular biology, and infectious diseases, particularly in relation to schistosomiasis. As a professor at UDC, she has led groundbreaking research on the genetic factors influencing disease susceptibility in mollusks. Her work has garnered numerous grants and accolades, including recognition for her contributions to STEM and international keynote presentations.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry
Roles
Professor of Biology, UDC, 2023-Present Associate Professor, UDC, 2014-23 Visiting Professor, UDC, 2013-14 Adjunct Professor, UDC, 1992-95
Courses Taught
Genomics Molecular Biology Infectious causes of Cancer Principles of Environmental Health Zoology (Lab) Cell and Molecular biology
Expertise
Leadership
Director for Research in the Master of Science in Biology: Cancer Biology Prevention and Control program
Impact
Selected Presentations
Knight, M. (2024). A balancing act: Examining the differential gene expression of PIWI and HOP in Biomphalaria glabrata snails with varying susceptibility to Schistosoma mansoni infection. Brunel University, Uxbridge, United Kingdom.
Knight, M. (2019). A balancing act: Examining the differential gene expression of PIWI and HOP in Biomphalaria glabrata snails with varying susceptibility to Schistosoma mansoni infection. Brunel University, Uxbridge, United Kingdom.
Selected Grants
Sandler Foundation. (2003). Characterization of sequences related to retrotransposons in Biomphalaria glabrata, an intermediate snail-host for Schistosoma mansoni. United Nations Development Programme. (1999). Development gene expression of intramolluscan stages of Schistosoma mansoni. National Institutes of Health. (1990). Snail/Schistosome genetic influences on cercariogenesis. National Institutes of Health. (2005). A gene map for Biomphalaria glabrata. National Institutes of Health. (2007). RO1 minority award supplement. National Institutes of Health. (2010). Funding for equipment.
Recognitions
Recognized for Accomplishment in Research/Scholarship, College of Arts and Science, University of the District of Columbia, 2019 Technology All-Star Award, Women of Color in STEM, 2019 Member, The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Member, Ad Hoc Review Study for NIH-NIAID, 1996, 2001, 2011, 2013 Associate Editor, Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases Associate Editor, Plos ONE Guest Editor, Plos Pathogens
Invited Participations
Knight, M. (2014). The impact of global warming on infectious diseases. National Institute of Science, Houston, Texas.
