Stephanie Almaraz

M.S. Student

M.S. Immunology & Infection Student

Research Topic

Candida albicans is an opportunistic human fungal pathogen capable of causing life threatening disease in immunocompromised individuals. C. albicans multiple virulence factors make it a highly adaptable and lethal pathogen contributing to a high mortality rate in systemic infections. Stephanie's project aims to determine the role of Dcp2 in the regulation of Candida albicans virulence properties.

Education

B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology - University of Texas, San Antonio, 2020