Paul Carlson, PhD
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Program:
Molecular Virology and Microbiology
Graduated:
4/2008
Mentor:
Dr. Gerard Nau
Thesis:
Recognition of Environmental Signals Influences Francisella-Macrophage Interactions
Previous Institutions Attended:
BS - Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa
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I am currently a postdoc in the lab of Phil Hanna at the University of Michigan. I am studying the response of Bacillus anthracis to signals specific to the host environment.
Recent Publications:
Carlson PE Jr, Carroll JA, O'Dee DM, Nau GJ. Modulation of virulence factors in Francisella tularensis determines human macrophage responses. Microb Pathog. 2007 May-Jun;42(5-6):204-14.
Horzempa J, Tarwacki DM, Carlson PE Jr, Robinson CM, Nau GJ. Characterization and application of a glucose-repressible promoter in Francisella tularensis.
Horzempa J, Carlson PE Jr, O'Dee DM, Shanks RM, Nau GJ. Global transcriptional response to mammalian temperature provides new insight into Francisella tularensis pathogenesis. BMC Microbiol. 2008 Oct 8;8:172.
Appl Environ Microbiol. 2008 Apr;74(7):2161-70. Epub 2008 Feb 1.
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