Microbes and their hosts produce a variety of molecules to sense, manipulate, and defend against each other. The evolution of these complex molecular interactions can ultimately mean the difference between peaceful coexistence and a deadly infection. Our lab studies the evolution of host immune defenses and pathogenic bacteria to identify determinants of infectious disease resistance. Host-pathogen interfaces also provide rich systems to investigate the molecular basis of evolutionary adaptation. Click here to learn more.
We are affiliated with the Institute of Ecology & Evolution and the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon.
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