Microbiology & Immunology Adjunct Faculty

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Bernard P. Arulanandam, Ph.D., M.B.A. Professor of Microbiology & Immunology Jane and Roland Blumberg Professorship in Biology Associate Dean of Research for Scientific Innovation College of Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio Director, San Antonio Vaccine Development Center University of Texas San Antonio Department of Biology Tel: (210) 458-5492 Fax: (210) 458-5493 Email: Bernard.Arulanandam@utsa.edu

 

Education

University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Executive M.B.A.
Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH. Ph.D., Microbiology & Immunology

Research

The identification of novel therapeutic/prophylactic vaccine strategies and combinatorial antimicrobial therapies are of continued interest in the field of public health. Despite a better understanding of systemic immune mechanisms, there are still challenges facing the vaccine field particularly in the area of mucosal defenses. Mucosal surfaces form the major interface between the host and the environment, and constitute the first line of defense against pathogens. The mammalian mucosal immune system has evolved into an intricate network of tissues, lymphoid and mucus membrane-associated cells and effector mechanisms for host protection. The mucosal surface area in humans is estimated to be 300-400 square meters and represents a significant portal of entry for pathogens. Thus, there is an important need to understand the basic mechanisms of immune defenses at these specialized sites. Our research program has focused on understanding host-microbe interactions and identifying approaches to induce optimal mucosal protection and immunity

 

Honors & Awards

• University of Texas System, Chancellor's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award, 2010
• University of Texas at San Antonio, President�s Distinguished Achievement Award for Research, 2010
• University of Texas at San Antonio, College of Sciences Research Excellence Award, 2010
• Executive Member of the South Texas Center of Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2005-present

Societal Affiliations/Boards- Professional Societies

The Royal Society of Medicine
Scientific Research Society Sigma Xi
National Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi
International Cytokine Society
Society for Mucosal Immunology
American Society of Microbiology
Chlamydia Basic Research Society

Editorial Board

Open Vaccine Journal
Vaccine: Development and Therapy
Frontiers in Microbial Immunology-Review Editor

Lab Members

 The following students are from the M&I Track:  

• Aimee Signarovitz

Bernard P. Arulanandam, Ph.D., M.B.A.
 

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This material is based upon the work supported by the Army Research Office of the Department of Defense under Contract No. W911NF-11-1-0136