Research/Areas of Interest:
Yersinia pseudotuberculosis employs T3SS effectors known as Yops to dampen host immune response, including neutrophil activity. I will be specifically describing which neutrophil functions are targeted by YopO. After identifying these functions, I will focus on establishing the signaling pathways that YopO disrupts.
Education
BS, Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez, Mayaguez, PR