Bernard Arulanandam

Bernard Arulanandam is a Professor of Biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). His research focuses on the basic mechanisms of immune defenses at mucosal surfaces, with a particular emphasis on the immunopathogenesis of Chlamydia trachomatis and Acinetobacter baumannii. He leads a lab investigating pathogen-induced immunological sequelae, vaccine design, and virulence factors in multidrug-resistant bacteria.

Dr. Arulanandam’s work employs rodent models, whole-body imaging, and proteomic techniques to study asthma-like consequences of pulmonary infections and the colonization mechanisms of Acinetobacter. His research aims to develop therapeutic and prophylactic strategies against these pathogens, particularly targeting bacterial virulence factors.

He is actively mentoring graduate students in UTSA’s Ph.D. programs in Translational Science and Integrated Biomedical Sciences, focusing on Molecular Immunology & Microbiology. No specific grants, awards, or publications are detailed in the provided text, but his lab remains active in translational and biomedical research.