Agatha Kolo

Agatha Kolo, DVM, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology within the College of Sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). She is actively involved in teaching introductory and upper-level Microbiology laboratory courses, contributing to undergraduate science education at UTSA.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Tropical Diseases – University of Pretoria, South Africa
• MSc in Veterinary Science – University of Pretoria, South Africa
• DVM – Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Her research interests stem from her academic training and departmental affiliation, focusing on Microbiology, Immunology, and Veterinary Tropical Diseases. Her expertise lies in infectious disease mechanisms, microbial pathogenesis, and public health implications of zoonotic and tropical diseases. Given her background in veterinary science and tropical diseases, her work bridges animal and human health, aligning with a One Health perspective.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, her presence on Google Scholar and MyNCBI indicates ongoing scholarly engagement in microbiology and biomedical research.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed in the provided text.

Dr. Kolo advises students through her teaching and laboratory instruction, mentoring the next generation of microbiologists and health scientists. While specific grants or funded research projects are not mentioned, her Ph.D. and academic trajectory suggest prior involvement in research initiatives, particularly in tropical disease contexts. She contributes to the academic mission of UTSA through curriculum development and laboratory instruction.

She is associated with the academic and research environment of the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, which supports interdisciplinary research in microbial systems, host-pathogen interactions, and immunological responses.