Education & Training
- PhD in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Emory University
- BS in Genetics & Bioengineering, Purdue University
Research Interest Summary
Effects of immunometabolism on infectious disease outcomes.
Research Interests
- Immunometabolism in the context of infections caused by the Gram-positive pathogen Staphylococcus aureus.
- NO·-resistance in S. aureus
- Polyamine-sensitivity in S. aureus
- Diabetes and S. aureus Infections
- Roles of arginine (a semi-essential amino acid that serves an important function during inflammation) during infection
- Improving treatment options against multi drug-resistant strains and learning basic concepts about immunometablism during infection