Lois L Hoyer

Lois L Hoyer is a Professor in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on fungal pathogenesis, particularly Candida albicans, and integrates genomic approaches with molecular biology to understand microbial virulence mechanisms. She specializes in genome assembly methodologies for fungi and their clinical implications.

Her research interests include:

• Candida albicans pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms of infection
• Genomic characterization of fungal pathogens using advanced sequencing techniques
• Role of adhesion proteins (e.g., Als3) in fungal-host interactions
• Comparative genomics of yeast and fungal species

Recent work emphasizes high-resolution genome assembly projects for fungi like Yamadazyma tenuis and Lodderomyces elongisporus, alongside studies on Emydomyces testavorans linked to freshwater turtle infections. These projects highlight her expertise in fungal genomics and ecological relevance.

Collaborations focus on interdisciplinary teams addressing fungal biology, with contributions to Microbiology Resource Announcements and Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. Her work bridges basic research with applications in clinical and veterinary microbiology.