Mariela Segura

Mariela Segura is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, holding her position in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology. Her research focuses on immunology and bacterial pathogenesis, particularly examining interactions between encapsulated streptococci (Streptococcus suis and Group B Streptococcus) and host immune systems.

• Expertise in capsular polysaccharide immunomodulation
• Pioneering work on sugar-based vaccine development
• Recipient of multiple prestigious scientific awards

Her multidisciplinary approach combines biochemistry with cellular and molecular immunology to study how bacterial surface components influence dendritic cell function and downstream adaptive immunity. Publications demonstrate expertise in vaccine formulation, immune evasion mechanisms, and pathogen-host interactions using both murine and swine models.

Scientific Awards:

• UNESCO-L’Oréal Canada for Women in Science
• Zoetis (Pfizer) Award of Excellence
• Fisher Award, Canadian Society of Microbiologists
• Women of Distinction Award in Science & Technology