Dr. May Morris | Biological Data Science | Research Excellence Award
Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron / CNRS | France
Dr. May C. Morris is an internationally recognized researcher in Biological Data Science, cellular pharmacology and chemical biology, specializing in cancer cell signaling and therapeutic innovation. Her work focuses on kinase and phosphatase regulation, protein–protein interactions, and cell cycle control in oncology. She is a pioneer in the development of fluorescent peptide biosensors that enable real-time monitoring of kinase activities in living cells and tumor tissues. Her research has also led to innovative peptide-based and allosteric kinase inhibitors with strong translational potential. Combining biophysics, peptide engineering, and advanced imaging, she bridges fundamental biology with precision medicine. She has made significant contributions to biomarker discovery and functional oncology. Dr. Morris is also a committed scientific leader and advocate for mentoring and equality in science.
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Multiplexed Profiling of CDK Kinase Activities in Tumor Biopsies with Fluorescent Peptide Biosensors
Fbxo7 Promotes Cdk6 Activity to Inhibit PFKP and Glycolysis in T Cells