Sara M. Dann, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
Sara M. Dann, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, Marvin Graves Bldg., Rm 4.210
Galveston, Texas 77555-0435
Phone: 409.747.4210
Fax: 409.772.6527
Email: smdann@utmb.edu
Education
| Degree/Training Completed | Year | Name & Location |
| B.S. | 1995 | University of California, Riverside, California |
| M.S. | 1999 | University of Texas, School of Public Health, Houston, Texas |
| Ph.D. | 2005 | University of Texas, School of Public Health, Houston, Texas |
| Postdoctoral Training | 2008 | University of California, San Diego, California |
Overview
Dr. Dann's research focuses on understanding the interaction of enteric pathogens with the host mucosal immune system. Her goals are aimed at defining the role of common parasites, such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium, in intestinal inflammation and the involvement of innate immunity in this process. She is currently studying how dendritic cells and other innate cells initiate immune responses while maintaining intestinal tolerance. Understanding these processes will allow her to dissect the mechanisms involved in microbial-triggered colitis in genetically-susceptible hosts. Her findings might have very direct implications for the design of improved therapeutic and preventive strategies for the treatment of IBD.
Research Interests
- Enteric Pathogens
- Giardia and Cryptosporidium
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