Emilie Lefoulon

Emilie Lefoulon is an Assistant Research Professor in the Bordenstein Lab at the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University. She specializes in symbiosis, parasitology, and evolutionary biology, with a focus on Wolbachia endosymbionts and parasitic nematodes. Her work explores host-microbiome interactions, coevolutionary dynamics, and the genomic basis of parasitism. She is affiliated with the Eberly College of Science and leads research on emerging pathogens and symbiotic relationships in diverse organisms.

Research Interests:

• Wolbachia symbiont biology and diversity
• Host-parasite coevolution
• Microbiome interactions in disease
• Genomics of parasitic nematodes
• Ecological impacts of invasive species

Key Articles: Lefoulon’s recent work includes groundbreaking studies on Onchocerca phylogeny, gut-microbiome symbiosis, and Wolbachia’s role in host adaptation. Her 2025 paper revises Onchocerca evolutionary relationships, while 2024 studies highlight microbiota changes in Giardia infections and gut-germline axis dynamics.

Lab/Teams: Her research is conducted within the Bordenstein Lab, focusing on microbial symbiosis and disease mechanisms. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts.