I am a motivated scientist passionate about clinically-relevant research and its practical application. My expertise includes bacterial pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, Omics-based methodologies, and in vivo infection models. I have successfully managed collaborative projects to publication and proudly mentored students involved with those projects. Currently, I am focused on the development and assessment of innovative, microbiota-sparing anti-virulence strategies. I thrive in multidisciplinary collaborations that drive scientific advancements, and I'm eager to explore opportunities, particularly between academia and industry, to translate research into real-world solutions.