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MIMG’s Magnificent 7 – Yanan “Jackie” Zhu, Ph.D.
October 3, 2023
No project information available at the time of publication.
MIMG’s Magnificent 7 – Wei-Bei Wang, Ph.D.
October 3, 2023
No project information available at the time of publication.
MIMG’s Magnificent 7 – Carlo Vanz, Ph.D.
October 3, 2023
Application of obesity mouse model to begin exploring why obesity causes a decrease in vaccine efficacy.
MIMG’s Magnificent 7 – Cheshta Sharma, Ph.D.
October 3, 2023
Working on the elucidation of novel molecular mechanisms of antifungal resistance and virulence in a multidrug resistant human fungal pathogen, Candida auris.
MIMG’s Magnificent 7 – Carlos Rivera, Ph.D.
October 3, 2023
We generated a new and advanced humanized mouse model, THX mice, which mount mature T-dependent and T-independent antibody responses to conjugated haptens and microbial components, and are also amenable to develop full-blown lupus-like autoimmune disease. Such advancements allow for the study of human antibody and autoantibody responses, along with the mechanisms underpinning the maturation of […]
MIMG’s Magnificent 7 – Longhuan “Harry” Ma, Ph.D.
October 3, 2023
We are investigating the role of gut microbiome changes on the initiation and progression of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We identified an anaerobic, gram-positive bacterium, Ruminococcus gnavus (Rg), which expands in the gut microbiome of lupus-prone mice and its blooms showed positive correlation with lupus diseases activities. Rg depletion with antibiotics ameliorated lupus autoimmunity with increased […]
MIMG’s Magnificent 7 – Li He, Ph.D.
October 3, 2023
Determining the efficacy of the polymerase and exoribonuclease inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2. We use the recombinant SARS-CoV-2 virus that expresses mCherry or luciferase to quantify the antiviral activity of the inhibitors.
See a PostDoc…Thank a PostDoc
October 3, 2023
UT Health San Antonio has over 160 postdoctoral research fellows from 29 countries. MIMG is extremely proud of the “MIMG Magnificent 7” who are exceptional early-career scientists working on the “incredible, innovative and ground-breaking biomedical research and discovery that our institution is known for.”
David Kadosh, Ph.D. receives R56 Award
October 3, 2023
Dr. David Kadosh was awarded an R56 from NIH recently “Regulation of Candida albicans gene expression in response to host environmental stresses.” Project period is 8/1/23-7/31/24. Congratulations.
Lab Pumpkin Decorating Contest
October 3, 2023
MIMG will purchase one pumpkin for each lab who chooses to participate and decorate for the Halloween season. Watch your email for more info. Time to start planning your theme. The MIMG pumpkin patch (AKA the Admin Suite) will open on Friday, Oct 6th @ 10:00 am.