Microbiology

Columbus, Linda

Biophysical Chemistry: Membrane protein structure, function, and dynamics

Cellular and molecular mechanisms of Neisserial pathogenesis

Innate immunity, chronic disease, host-parasite interactions, Toxoplasma gondii, proteomics

Bacterial cell signaling, host-pathogen interactions, intestinal pathogens

Structure-Function of Active Transporters

Immune mechanisms of defense against COVID-19 and enteric (diarrheal) infections

Influence of commensal microbes on immune homeostasis, anti-tumor immunity, and metastasis

Unraveling the role of host microbe interactions in autoimmune diseases