University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Microbiology & ImmunologyGallbladder Pathogen Research Lab
Joshua Woodward · Seattle, Washington
Research Focus
Dr. Joshua Woodward's research lab at the University of Washington focuses on understanding how the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes causes infections, particularly by colonizing the gallbladder. This lab investigates the unique environment of the gallbladder, which can harbor various pathogens, to identify which genes and biological pathways enable Listeria to thrive there. The findings could lead to new strategies for preventing the spread of this and other foodborne infections.
Listeria monocytogenesgallbladderpathogenesisbacterial colonizationimmune response
Research Aims
3AIM 01Define the gallbladder as a replicative niche for Listeria monocytogenes.
AIM 02Identify the Listeria genes required for gallbladder colonization.
AIM 03Determine the role of the immune response during Listeria infection.
Skills the Lab Values
cell cultureflow cytometrygenetic engineeringmouse modelsimmunohistochemistry
Output against the department
Publications85bottom 28% of dept.350th of 486
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Citations6.6kbottom 47% of dept.256th of 486
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