Current Appointments & Affiliations
Research Associate, Senior
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology,
Basic Science Departments
Recent Publications
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy enables rapid species discrimination across Malassezia and strain-level typing in M. pachydermatis.
Journal Article bioRxiv · September 25, 2025 Malassezia pachydermatis is a zoophilic yeast found on the skin and in the outer ear canal of many mammals. It normally maintains a commensal lifestyle but can cause dermatitis and otitis in predisposed hosts, particularly in atopic dogs. M. pachydermatis ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Impact of RNAi and unisexual reproduction on Cryptococcus evolution, drug resistance, and pathogenesis
ResearchSenior Research Associate · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 1997 - 2026Malassezia and Candida auris: skin microbiome dysbiosis and de-regulation of cutaneous homeostasis
ResearchResearch Associate · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2023 - 2026Structure, function, and evolution of the Cryptococcus MAT locus
ResearchPostdoctoral Associate · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2002 - 2025View All Grants