Anthony Richardson, PhD

  • Associate Professor
  • Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

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