School of Molecular Biosciences

Dr. Phil Mixter

Teaching Interests

I have a long running interest in the response to intestinal pathogens and immunoregulation. In collaboration with Dr. Michael Konkel (SMB) , we have focused on the innate response to Campylobacter jejuni by monocyte white blood cells. This food borne pathogen initiates a rapid inflammatory response that is self-limiting. In a high proportion of patients, a neuropathy develops weeks after recovering from infection. We continue to focus on the dynamic relationship between host and pathogen using molecular tools, tissue culture systems and animal models. In addition, I have a developing interest in science education and effective learning strategies for upper division science courses.

 

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