Katelyn Sileo

Katelyn Sileo is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at San Diego State University (SDSU), holding a part-time faculty position focused on computational genomics and microbiome research.

Her primary research interests include:

• Phage Genomics
• Microbiome Analysis
• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Epidemiology

She develops computational tools for genome annotation and analysis, with emphasis on bacteriophage-host interactions and viral evolution. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in predicting ribosomal frameshifts, analyzing crAssphage diversity, and investigating gut microbiome dynamics in Alzheimer's disease models, reflecting a strong focus on methodological innovation in phage genomics and translational microbiome applications.