Magnus Höök

Magnus Höök, PhD, holds the position of Regents & Distinguished Professor and Neva & Wesley West Chair at Texas A&M University. His academic roles include:

• Adjunct Professor at Baylor College of Medicine
• Adjunct Professor at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
• Faculty member at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Dr. Höök earned his B.S. in biochemistry and Ph.D. in medical chemistry from Uppsala University (Sweden). His research focuses on microbial adherence mechanisms and host defense evasion, with key areas including:

• Molecular pathogenesis of infections
• Extracellular matrix interactions
• Bacterial virulence factors (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Borrelia burgdorferi)

Recent work highlights contributions to understanding:

• Decorin’s role in fibrin assembly
• Panton-Valentine leukocidin’s role in pneumonia
• Evolutionary dynamics of bacterial virulence

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his academic chairs reflect recognition. Advising and grants are not detailed in the text. Dr. Höök leads the Höök Lab, focusing on translational research in infectious disease prevention and treatment.