Project description
We have established a murine model of zinc deficiency and have applied this model to study the role of zinc during respiratory infections. We are currently studying the effects of multiple metal fluxes during infection with the superbug Acinetobacter baumannii. This is of major importance as ratios of distinct metals are to be maintained within defined thresholds due to the synergistic antimicrobial activity of particular metal combinations. In this project you will perform in vitro and in vivo analyses to examine the impact of metal ion stress upon A. baumannii.
Assumed knowledge
Bacterial pathogenesis, basic aseptic techniques
Industry involvement
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