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Principal Staff Scientist

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Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine

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Mei Lei is a Principal Staff Scientist in Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on the study of microbial infections and their impact on disease processes. She investigates the mechanisms of infection and potential therapeutic targets. Her work contributes to understanding the complex interactions between microbes and the host immune system.

Grants & Funding

  • Characterization of a novel S. aureus biofilm polysaccharide NIH Co-Investigator
  • Modulation of Agr system by ClpC chaperone in S. aureus NIH Co-Investigator
  • Virulence gene regulation in Staphylococcus aureus NIH Co-Investigator
  • Regulation of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm by Rbf NIH Co-Investigator
  • Global regulation by mgr in S. aureus NIH Co-Investigator
  • Proteomic analysis of S aureus biofilm in vivo NIH Co-Investigator
  • Virulence gene regulation in Staphylococcus aureus NIH Co-Investigator

Frequent Collaborators

Lee, Chia Jorgenson, Matthew Blevins, Jon Smeltzer, Mark

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