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Alexis Jaramillo Cartagena

Assistant Professor of Pathology
Pathology
Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710

Research Interests


  • Advancing laboratory regulation and quality systems to ensure compliance and patient safety
  • Developing and validating novel molecular assays for infectious disease diagnostics
  • Applying structural biology to understand microbial pathogenesis and host–pathogen interactions
  • Investigating and monitoring antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in clinically relevant pathogens
  • Innovating in diagnostic stewardship to guide effective and timely patient care
  • Leveraging genomics and molecular tools for improved microbial identification and resistance detection