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John S Wilbur is a Professor at the University of Arizona, affiliated with the Department of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He has been actively teaching microbiology and immunology courses since 2014, with a strong emphasis on active learning in large and online formats. He contributes to the microbiology assessment program to enhance student success.
His research interests span host-pathogen interactions, bacterial pathogenesis, bacterial genetics, and microbiology education. He has published extensively on the role of bacterial effector proteins such as EspZ and FitAB in modulating host cell responses and promoting bacterial virulence. His work integrates molecular microbiology with cellular signaling pathways, particularly in Enteropathogenic E. coli and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on bacterial virulence mechanisms, especially how pathogens manipulate host cell apoptosis, mitochondrial dynamics, and calcium signaling. These studies employ molecular biology, structural biology, and infection models to dissect effector functions and bacterial competition systems like CDI.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Cardon Academy for Teaching Excellence Fellowship
- Margaret M. Briehl and Dennis T. Ray Five Star Faculty Award
- ACBS Above and Beyond award
- The Bart Cardon Early Career Faculty Teaching Award
- Outstanding Faculty in Teaching - nominated
- Outstanding Faculty in Teaching ACBS
Dr. Wilbur has been consistently involved in teaching and curriculum development, mentoring through preceptorships, and honors thesis supervision. While there is no mention of external grants, his contributions to pedagogical assessment and teaching innovation are evident. He has not led a research lab or advised graduate students based on available information. His work remains centered on education and collaborative research in bacterial pathogenesis.
