Friday, February 23, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The Department of Immunobiology Seminar Series presents: "Gestational Diabetes Disrupts Maternal Immunity and the Vaginal Microbiota to Promote Bacterial Infection"
Presenter Details
Katy Partas, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology
Alkek Center for Metegenomics and Microbiome Research
Baylor College of Medicine
The Patras lab efforts focus on the vaginal microbiota and its role in urogenital health and disease. We are keenly interested in host-microbe interactions as they pertain to overall urogenital health and bacterial pathogenesis, with focus on urinary tract infections, vaginal colonization, pregnancy and diabetes. The lab combines basic science and translational approaches to further expand our understanding of the vaginal microbiota as an essential element of women’s health. Read more
Event Location:
Drachman Hall, Room B111
Event Contact Person:
Polly Haffner
Event Contact Email:
Event Contact Phone:
520-626-0710
Event Address:
1295 North Martin Ave
Event Contact Department:
Immunobiology