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  • Graduate Student, Sorg Lab

Research Interests

  • Bioengineering
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology

Additionally, my interest lies in understanding the molecular mechanisms used by microorganisms to evade host immune system and finding ways to prevent it. I’m currently working on engineering a probiotic-yeast to secrete a peptide which can neutralize C. difficile infections.

Educational Background

  • B.S. Medical Laboratory Science, University of Cape Coast – Ghana, 2018
  • M.S. Biology, Georgia State University, 2023
  • Ph.D. Microbiology, Texas A&M University, in progress