Lamar Samanta Thomas

Lamar Samanta Thomas is a Research Fellow in the Department of Pediatrics and Pharmacy at the University of California, San Diego.

Education:

• B.S. in Experimental Biology, University of the West Indies
• M.Phil. in Biotechnology, University of the West Indies
• Ph.D. in Microbiology, The State University of New York at Binghamton University

Research Interests:

Dr. Thomas's research focuses on microbiology and infectious diseases, with particular emphasis on bacterial pathogenesis of Streptococcus species, vaccinology, and cross-protective vaccine development. Her work bridges immunology and women's health, investigating molecular mechanisms of vaginal colonization by group B streptococci and repurposing existing vaccines for new applications.

Scientific Awards:

• President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship

Advising and Grants:

Supported by the President's Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dr. Thomas conducts research under Victor Nizet's mentorship on Vax-A1 vaccine efficacy against vaginal streptococcal colonization. No student advising or additional grant information is available in the provided text.