Biography Host Response, Translational Research, Fungi Molecular medical mycology — cellular and molecular basis of immunity and inflammation in response to fungi; genetics of virulence; molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis; anti-fungal drug discovery
Biography Bacteria, Symbiosis, Host Response Microbial communities associated with herbivores are fundamental to ecosystem functioning in almost all environments on Earth. Specifically, these communities facilitate the conversion of plant biomass into nutrients usable by their host, thereby bridging primary producers and secondary consumers. My research is focused on understanding the evolution and ecology of herbivore-associated …