Jonathan Castro

M.S. Student

Research Topic

Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen responsible for being the 4th leading cause of hospital-acquired nosocomial bloodstream infections in the United States. C. albicans is a successful human pathogen due to several virulence properties. Jonathan’s project aims to elucidate the potential novel role of Scp160 in regulating C. albicans virulence properties.

Education

B.S. in Biology - Texas A&M, San Antonio, 2023

Awards

2024 - RJC McLean Excellence in Masters Research Award to present his research at the Texas Branch ASM fall meeting at UTMB.