Peter Christie
Professor · McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · Rice University
Quick answer: Peter Christie is Professor at Rice University. Peter Christie shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
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Research interests
My research focuses on a characterization of the mechanism by which bacteria deliver DNA and protein effector molecules across their cell envelopes and into eukaryotic target cells. Many medically and agriculturally important pathogens elaborate macromolecular secretion machines, termed type IV secretion (T4S) systems, to deliver effector molecules across kingdom boundaries at specific stages of infection. Studies in my laboratory exploit a combination of molecular, genetic, and biochemical approaches to identify and compare structural and functional properties of T4S systems used by the plant pathogen, A. tumefaciens, and the human pathogens, E. faecalis and B. cenocepacia, to cause disease.
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Is Peter Christie hiring PhD students at Rice University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Peter Christie's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Seeking PhD Students.
What does Peter Christie research?
My research focuses on a characterization of the mechanism by which bacteria deliver DNA and protein effector molecules across their cell envelopes and into eukaryotic target cells. Many medically and agriculturally important pathogens elaborate macromolecular secretion machines, termed type IV secr
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