Meera Unnikrishnan

Professor Meera Unnikrishnan is a leading academic at the University of Warwick in the Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, focusing on bacterial infections and host defense mechanisms. Her research explores Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium difficile, and microbiota interactions using molecular and cellular technologies.

• Key research areas: Host-pathogen interactions, biofilm formation, microbiota modulation of infections, and intracellular bacterial survival.
• Technological innovations: Development of cell-based systems for pathogen-host-microbiota interaction studies and nanoparticle-based antimicrobial delivery.

Her scientific publications (2013–2019) highlight virulence mechanisms in bacterial pathogens and strategies to combat recurrent infections. Collaborative work with the Perrier group in Chemistry on intracellular antibiotic delivery exemplifies her interdisciplinary approach.