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UGA researcher uncovers humans’ natural weapon against malaria

Posted on Sep 22, 2022 in CTEGD Blog
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T. cruzi amastigtoes in skeletal muscle cell

Researchers discover potential treatment for Chagas disease

Posted on Sep 8, 2022 in CTEGD Blog
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] [caption id="attachment_7450" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The skeletal muscle of a mouse infected with Trypanosoma cruzi is shown under a microscope. (Submitted by Fernando Sanchez)[/caption] The condition affects tens of millions across the Americas but lacks effective treatments Researchers from the...

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University of Georgia Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Cellular Biology, and UGA Athletic Association Distinguished Professor in Biological Sciences

In the News: New study from the Tarleton Research Group

Posted on Sep 7, 2022 in CTEGD Blog
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In the News: Dennis Kyle is quoted in “brain-eating” amoeba news story

Posted on Jul 18, 2022 in CTEGD Blog
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]A Nexstar Media wire story on Naegleria fowleri (aka "brain-eating" amoeba) featuring CTEGD director Dennis Kyle has been picked up by news outlets. Brain-eating amoeba: How do most infections occur? (NewsNation) Brain-eating amoeba: How do infections occur, and where are...

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postdoctoral fellow Lola Fagbami

Fagbami named 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund PDEP Fellow

Posted on Jul 13, 2022 in CTEGD Blog
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graduate student Cassie Russell in front of biological safety cabinet in Dennis Kyle's laboratory at the University of Georgia

Increasing the knowledge base on brain-eating amoeba

Posted on Apr 28, 2022 in CTEGD Blog
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] [caption id="attachment_7283" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Cassie Russell, a graduate student in the Department of Infectious Diseases, in her laboratory space. (Photo by Ian Bennett)[/caption] Cassie Russell, a graduate student in the Department of Infectious Diseases, was an undergraduate when she...

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Creating databases to help cure diseases worldwide

Posted on Mar 31, 2022 in CTEGD Blog
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] by Jill Neimark [caption id="attachment_7237" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Jessica Kissinger poses for a photo in the Infectious Diseases Institute in Uganda where she is currently a US Fullbright Scholar. (Photo/Courtesy Jessica Kissinger)[/caption] Jessica Kissinger is using her expertise in biology...

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Trainee Spotlight: Justine Shiau

Posted on Feb 9, 2022 in CTEGD Blog
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Vasant Muralidharan

Vasant Muralidharan interviewed on The Athens Frontline Podcast

Posted on Feb 4, 2022 in CTEGD Blog
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