Louise Rollins-Smith
Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology (PMI)
Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Pediatrics
We study host and pathogen interactions between two chytrid fungi and susceptible amphibians. The research involves studies of lymphocyte-mediated responses, skin microbial communities, and antimicrobial skin peptide defenses. Field and laboratory studies also examine possible effects of climate change on amphibian immune defenses.
We study host and pathogen interactions between two chytrid fungi and susceptible amphibians. The research involves studies of lymphocyte-mediated responses, skin microbial communities, and antimicrobial skin peptide defenses. Field and laboratory studies also examine possible effects of climate change on amphibian immune defenses.
Keywords: Batrachochytrium fungi , frogs , salamanders , antimicrobial peptides , skin microbes , immune evasion
Research Area: Host-Pathogen Interactions , Immunology , Evolution