Research Description

• Epithelial cell homeostasis and their role in inflammatory diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis and COPD
• Epithelial cell responses to environmental stimuli such as drugs, pollutants, and viral or bacterial pathogens
• Protein-protein interaction and regulation of protein trafficking
• Effect of pollutants on immune responses
• Intestinal epithelial cells and gut flora interaction

Mentored Biophysics Students

• Jack Wellmerling