The lab studies host-pathogen interactions, focusing on macrophages and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Most projects in the lab today fall into one or more of the following broad topics: host pathways controlling susceptibility and resistance ...
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We are interested in the chemical biology of metabolism as a mediator of the host-pathogen interaction. We focus specifically on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its ability to both asymptomatically infect and cause disease in humans.
Research/Clinical Interest Hemostasis / Thrombosis: Investigation of novel bleeding disorders, developing new assays for investigation of hemostatic defects, refining antithrombotic drug regimens. Sepsis: Development of novel biomarkers including through use of ‘Omics technologies. Antimicrobials: ...
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My lab focuses on the mechanisms that underlie microbiome-associated disorders. We apply systems biology and precision engineering to develop microbiome-base diagnostics and therapeutics.
My lab is interested in using comparative approaches to advance reproductive medicine including infectious diseases, reproductive immunology, microbiome of the reproductive system, and the effects on the early neonatal period.
