Cell Biology
Project
Understanding how Chlamydia adapts to life inside and outside host cells
We are studying how Chlamydia changes form to infect and survive in the body. Using advanced imaging and protein analysis, we track how its internal machinery adapts.
Life Science Challenge
How Pathogens Interact with Human Cells
Our aim: To discover new ways of detecting, preventing and combatting human infectious diseases by discovering the mechanisms by which viruses and bacteria interact with human cells and tissues.
Life Science Challenge
Emerging Interest Area: Cell-cell Interactions
The Franklin’s Emerging Interest Areas are developing areas of research led by our talented emerging leaders. These areas align with the Franklin’s mission of accelerating life science discovery and improving human health.