معرفی
Joshua J. Woodward is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Washington. His research explores bacterial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions, with a focus on intracellular pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes and Francisella tularensis.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley (studied nitric oxide synthase with Michael Marletta)
- Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley (studied host detection of Listeria with Daniel Portnoy)
His lab investigates how bacterial pathogens adapt to host environments and how hosts detect and respond to infections. Key techniques include bacterial genetics, proteomics, and in vivo infection models. Recent work highlights cyclic di-AMP signaling and host immune evasion mechanisms.
Current research trends include bacterial second messenger systems, host stress responses, and targeted biosensor development. Publications emphasize molecular interactions in pathogenesis, immune signaling, and virulence factor regulation. Lab members include graduate students Daniel Mwangi and Albina Kozlova.
Dr. Woodward's team employs interdisciplinary approaches to study bacterial survival strategies and host defense mechanisms, with applications in antimicrobial design and infectious disease treatment.
