Erin Johnson

Erin Johnson is a Professor of Biology at John Carroll University, specializing in innate immunity and antimicrobial defense mechanisms. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from Medical College of Ohio and completed postdoctoral research at Harvard School of Public Health. Her research examines the interferon signaling pathway, particularly ISGF3 transcription factor regulation during viral infections.

Research explores small molecule enhancement of anti-viral states and amphibian alkaloid-based microbial defenses. Recent publications focus on autoimmune disorders like Yao Syndrome and gut pathogen interactions with dietary polysaccharides.

Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Immunology, and Epidemiology. Research employs biochemical assays and murine models to study immune responses to pathogens and dietary components.