Mei Lei

Mei Lei, Ph.D., is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in the College of Medicine, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. She focuses on pathogenic mechanisms of staphylococcal infections, particularly Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation and gene regulation.

• Ph.D. from Kansas State University
• Postdoctoral training at University of Kansas Medical Center

Her research explores bacterial pathogenesis, biofilm dynamics, and molecular biology of S. aureus, contributing to understanding infectious disease mechanisms.

Recent publications analyze regulatory pathways (e.g., sarX activation) and tools for genetic manipulation in S. aureus, with trends emphasizing microbial genetics and protein interactions.

Mei Lei's work connects to broader implications in immunology, antimicrobial resistance, and clinical microbiology.