Anthony St. Leger

Anthony St. Leger is Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Immunology at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His research focuses on the ocular microbiome's role in immune regulation and viral pathogenesis, particularly Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) infections.

• PhD in Immunology from University of Pittsburgh
• BS in Biological Sciences from University of Pittsburgh

Key research areas:

• Ocular Microbiome: Investigating how commensal bacteria like Corynebacterium mastitidis modulate immunity
• Neuroimmune Interactions: Studying corneal nerve dynamics during HSV-1 infection
• Therapeutic Development: Exploring probiotic-like treatments and nanovesicle therapies

Recent publications emphasize microbiome-immune crosstalk, VEGF-A's role in nerve disruption, and novel regenerative approaches using statin-nanovesicle combinations.