Damien BALESTRINO

Mr. Damien BALESTRINO is a Senior Lecturer affiliated with the Faculty of Pharmacy (Faculté de Pharmacie) at Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA). His research focuses on bacterial pathogenesis, particularly Klebsiella pneumoniae's structural biology and infection mechanisms. He is part of the LMGE UMR CNRS6023 research unit's CMES team based in Clermont-Ferrand. Recent work includes studies on bacterial microcompartment protein interactions and biofilm regulation. His publications analyze structural protein compatibilities, membrane lipid regulation in biofilms, and murine models of Klebsiella infection dissemination. Key contributions involve understanding Klebsiella's adaptive strategies and virulence mechanisms.

• Institution: Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA)
• Affiliation: Faculty of Pharmacy
• Team: CMES Team (LMGE UMR CNRS6023)

Research emphasizes structural microbiology and infection biology with applications to antimicrobial resistance. His articles demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining structural biology, microbiology, and immunology to address bacterial pathogenesis challenges.