Cassat Lab

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville · United States

NIH-funded
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NIH R01 · 2024

Defining the impact of host factors on the molecular architecture and bacterial physiology of Staphylococcus aureus abscesses

PROJECT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT Staphylococcus aureus is capable of infecting nearly every vertebrate organ system, triggering the formation of characteristic tissue lesions known as abscesses. Understanding how S. aureus survives within abscesses is critical to the development of new therapeutics, as these lesions represent the pathogen niche during infection. In this application, we will leverage a powerful mass spectrometry-based imaging platform to identify host and bacterial factors that contribute to staphylococcal disease. By defining how tissue niche and host biology drive molecular heterogeneity in abscesses, we will uncover new targets for tailored anti-staphylococcal therapeutics.…

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