Francisella tularensis: A model intracellular pathogen to unravel dynamic host-pathogen interactions

Girish S. Kirimanjeswara, Albany Medical College

May 14, 2010 @ 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

324 ASI

The focus of Dr. Kirimanjeswara s research is to understand the interactions between respiratory pathogens and pulmonary defense mechanisms, with the goal of developing prophylactics and therapeutics against infectious diseases._ His current research projects include studies on the pathogenesis of Bordetella infections and in elucidating the mechanisms of cellular and humoral immunity to Francisella tularensis. He is being hosted by Dr. Vivek Kapur

Contact

Vivek Kapur
vkapur@psu.edu