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Daniel Paredes-Sabja is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He joined the department in 2020 and leads the Paredes-Sabja Lab. His research focuses on bacterial pathogenesis, particularly Clostridioides difficile spore biology, toxin mechanisms, and infection recurrence. His work bridges microbiology, cell biology, and clinical applications.
Education:
- Ph.D., Oregon State University (2009)
- Post-Doctoral training, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Oregon State University (2011)
- Food Engineering, Universidad Austral de Chile (2002)
Research Interests: His lab investigates spore structure-function relationships, toxin-mediated pathogenesis, and host-microbe interactions. Key areas include spore adherence, germination mechanisms, and the role of sporobiota in antimicrobial resistance. Recent studies emphasize vaccine development targeting spore proteins and novel therapeutics against C. difficile infections.
Publications Trends: Recent work highlights spore entry into intestinal epithelial cells, exosporium protein assembly, and toxin-induced redistribution of host receptors. Studies also address the role of Clp proteases and sporulation-associated genes in pathogenesis.
Awards: No awards explicitly listed in provided texts.
Advising & Grants: Advised at least one student (Paola Isabel Mora Uribe). Research supported by grants exploring spore biology and antibiotic alternatives. Collaborates with institutions like Universidad Andrés Bello (Chile) as a Visiting Professor.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Paredes-Sabja Lab, focusing on Clostridium spp. pathogenesis and translational research. The lab employs microscopy, molecular biology, and animal models to study infection dynamics.
