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- Thursday
- date:
- 02/23/2023
- time:
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- event:
- "The Multifaceted Roles of Lipids in Bacterial and Viral Infections" by Fikadu G. Tafesse, PhD
- area:
- Charlottesville
- location:
- Pinn 1017
- type:
- Seminar
- department:
- Pharmacology
- services:
- audience:
- Faculty Students
- details:
- Hosted by Pharm Grad Students, Fikadu G. Tafesse, PhD, is an Associate Professor,
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology.
Tafesse Lab focuses on identifying and characterizing the host factors that are used by pathogens to secure invasion, persistence and propagation. We are especially interested in studying the role of cellular lipids in bacterial and/or viral pathogenesis and their significance on innate and adaptive immunity. We employ genome-wide genetic screens, various lipidomic analysis techniques and state-of-the art microscopy and other biochemical tools to define the pathogenesis of M. tuberculosis and HIV. Additionally, we aim to apply novel strategies such as the use of single-domain antibodies/nanobodies not only to unravel the intricate relationships of these pathogens with the host, but also to use as diagnostic and therapeutics tools.
- URL:
- http://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/tafesse-lab/projects
- isCME:
- No
- speakers:
- Fikadu G. Tafesse, PhD, Associate Professor, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, OSHU, Portland, Oregon
- registration:
- No registration is necessary
- contact:
- Cierra Biel Pharmacology 434-924-1920 CLB2HG@virginia.edu
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