University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Microbiology & ImmunologySalmonella Pathogenesis Lab
Ferric C Fang · Seattle, Washington
Research Focus
Dr. Ferric C. Fang's lab at the University of Washington focuses on understanding enteric fever caused by Salmonella bacteria. The lab utilizes innovative models, including humanized mice, to study how Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi A evade the immune system and persist in the host. Their research aims to uncover new strategies for preventing and treating infections related to these pathogens.
Salmonellaenteric feverhumanized micemacrophagesvirulencegut microbiotapathogenesispersistent infectiontyphoid feverparatyphoid fever
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how enteric fever Salmonella promote macrophage survival to evade immune response.
AIM 02Analyze the interactions between Salmonella Typhi and the gut microbiota to understand colonization.
AIM 03Characterize the virulence mechanisms of Salmonella Paratyphi A and its response to the immune system.
Skills the Lab Values
animal modelscell culturegenetic analysisbiochemical assaysflow cytometrymacrophage studieshumanized mouse techniquesmicrobiota analysisvirulence testingpathogen interaction studies
Output against the department
Publications386top 9% of dept.45th of 486
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Citations33ktop 9% of dept.44th of 486
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