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James E. Casanova is a Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on the role of Arf family GTPases in vesicular transport and cytoskeleton assembly, the cell biology of bacterial pathogenesis, and the innate immune response to bacterial infections.
- BS in Biology, Southern Connecticut State University
- PhD in Cell Biology, Wesleyan University
- Postdoc in Cell Biology, Whitehead Institute
- Postdoc in Cell Biology, University of California, San Francisco
His research spans disciplines including Cancer Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Experimental Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases/Biodefense, and Microbiology. Recent work highlights Arf GTPase regulation, bacterial invasion mechanisms, and immune evasion strategies. Key publications emphasize membrane trafficking, cytoskeletal dynamics, and host-pathogen interactions.
- AGA Distinguished Achievement Award in Basic Science (2023)
Current projects involve understanding how bacterial pathogens manipulate host cellular processes and dissecting the molecular mechanisms of GTPase-regulated membrane dynamics. Casanova contributes to training the next generation of scientists through his mentorship of graduate and postdoctoral researchers.
