Robert J Bastidas

Robert Bastidas is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Integrative Immunobiology at Duke University, where his primary research focuses on host-pathogen interactions. Dr. Bastidas employs Chlamydia trachomatis as a model system for understanding the mechanisms enabling intracellular bacterial pathogens to thrive within human cells. In addition, his recent interests extend to investigating how infections by bacterial pathogens contribute to the shaping of human immune responses. Dr. Bastidas also holds the position of Associate Editor for Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.