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Biography

Currently Staff Scientist in Physical and Life Sciences (PLS) Directorate, Biosciences and Biotechology Division (2004–present). Acting Select Agent Senior Laboratory Coordinator, Global Security Directorate (2013—present).

Research Interest

My research interests lie in understanding how immune responses to pathogens are initiated, maintained and resolved. Working with a diverse group of scientists, we have largely been focused on characterizing innate and adaptive immune responses to pathogens relevant for both biosecurity and public health with an emphasis on the use of a nanoparticle platform for immune modulation strategies that can mitigate and or prevent infection. Funding for our work has come from Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD), NIH/NIAID, and the Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).