THE SHAHID LAB

Welcome to the Shahid Lab @ University of Sheffield

We study interspecies RNA communication and epigenetic memory in parasitic plants and beyond. Our goal is to further the fundamental understanding of how mobile small RNAs influence host-parasite/symbiont interactions, and develop RNA-based solutions for improved parasite resistance in crops. See our research and publications to learn more about what we do, and meet lab members!

We are located in the Alfred Denny building at the University of Sheffield. We are members of the Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil Cluster and the Sheffield Institute for Nucleic Acids. Feel free to reach out if you are interested in joining the lab or collaborating on research projects.