What I do:
Research into Orientia tsutsugamushi, an obligate intracellular tick-borne pathogen. Primary research projects: OT growth in neurons; Effect of host immune response pathways on OT growth (Nod1/2 + RIG pathways)
Research Interests:
- Host-pathogen interactions, particularly of obligate intracellular pathogens
- IFM
- Role of host cell machinery in pathogen lifecycles
- Cell membranes, budding and regulation of endo/exocytosis
