Eduardo Cobo

Eduardo Cobo is an Associate Professor (Teaching & Research) at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, with dual affiliations to the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and Inflammation Research Network. His research investigates the antimicrobial and immunomodulatory functions of cathelicidin and defensin peptides in mucosal innate immunity, focusing on intestinal infections and pathogen regulation across species.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Pathology (University of California - Davis, 2009)
• Doctor Veterinary Medicine (National University of La Plata, 2004)
• D.V.M. in Veterinary Medicine (National University of La Plata, 1996)
• M.S. in Animal Production (National University of Mar del Plata, 2001)
• M.S. in Comparative Pathology (University of California, Davis, 2006)

His work on cathelicidins spans colitis models, bovine mastitis, and protozoal infections, revealing mechanisms of epithelial barrier regulation and inflammatory response modulation. Recent studies employ single-cell RNA sequencing and computational modeling to map immune cell dynamics during infections.

• Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Supervision (2018)
• Research Mentor Award (BHSc O'Brien Centre, 2018)
• Eyes High Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship (2017)
• URGC Conference Travel Grant (2015)
• Shaffer Award (2014)

He mentors students including Samantha Cortez (MSc) and Niloofar Mirzadzare (PhD), leading the Cobo Lab with team members like Lab Manager Rita Hannawayya. Research emphasizes translational applications in veterinary and human health, supported by grants from institutions like the University of Calgary's Office of Vice President (Research).