University of Maryland-College Park · BiologyPal Lab
Utpal Pal · College Park, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Utpal Pal's research lab at the University of Maryland focuses on understanding the biology of ticks, especially how they interact with pathogens like the ones causing Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. The lab explores the molecular signaling pathways in ticks that influence their immune responses and development. Through this research, they aim to develop innovative strategies for tick control and prevention of tick-borne diseases.
Ixodes scapularisLyme diseasetick biologysignal transductiontick immunityvaccinationpathogen interactions
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate signaling pathways that regulate tick immunity and development
AIM 02Characterize the molecular mechanisms of tick responses to pathogens
AIM 03Explore the potential of targeting tick signaling components for vaccine development
AIM 04Develop multivalent vaccines against Lyme disease and associated tick-borne pathogens
Skills the Lab Values
RNA interferencecell culturemolecular cloningimmunoblottinganimal handlingpathogen assaysprotein analysisbioinformaticsantibody production
Output against the department
Publications153top 44% of dept.454th of 1,033
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most publishedleast published
Citations7.5ktop 49% of dept.505th of 1,033
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