Balazs Rada

Balázs Rada is an Associate Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on mechanisms of respiratory innate immunity, particularly in cystic fibrosis lung disease and host-pathogen interactions involving pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and influenza virus. Key projects include investigating neutrophil biology, reactive oxygen species in airway defenses, and therapeutic modulation of innate immunity.

His lab, the Rada Laboratory, is based in Athens, Georgia, and emphasizes translational research in respiratory disease pathogenesis. Research interests span cystic fibrosis airway inflammation, antimicrobial therapies, and the role of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in lung diseases. Collaborative efforts aim to develop novel treatments targeting innate immune dysfunction.