IDI Host Defense and Microbial Biology Rising Star Seminar

Upcoming IDI Host Defense and Microbial Biology (HDMB) Thematic Program Rising Star Seminar
Date
September 16, 2026
Time
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location
170 Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute (DHLRI)
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Cost
Free

About this event

Presentation Title: Rethinking asymptomatic: early life colonization with Clostridioides difficile.

The seminar will feature Dr. Joseph P. Zackular, associate professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; and co-director, Center for Microbial Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. This seminar is in-person only for those located in Columbus (virtual option for Wooster campus registrants). Lunch will be provided.

Dr. Zackular's research focuses on understanding how interactions among the host, gut microbiota, and pathogens impact human health and disease. Recent work in his lab has focused on elucidating cooperative interactions between C. difficile and other pathogens, such as enterococci.

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Speakers

Associate Professor / Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine / Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania / Co-Director / Center for Microbial Medicine / Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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