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Research/Areas of Interest:
There is marked heterogeneity in the microenvironment experienced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis depending on its sublocation within its host. I am interested in uncovering how this non-uniformity may alter fundamental aspects of Mtb biology and thereby impact local infection and disease progression.
Education
BS, Biological Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
MS, Biology, University of Texas - San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
PhD, Cell & Molecular Biology, University of Texas - San Antonio, San Antonio, TX