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Morio F. is a Professor and Hospital Practitioner specializing in medical mycology and antifungal resistance at the University of Nantes, Faculty of Medicine. They lead research within the Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, focusing on fungal pathogens with particular emphasis on Candida species, Aspergillus, and emerging yeasts from a One Health perspective.
Research interests center on molecular mechanisms of antifungal resistance, evolutionary aspects of fungal pathogens, and the environmental drivers of resistance development. Their work integrates clinical, molecular, and epidemiological approaches to understand how agricultural fungicides contribute to antifungal resistance in human pathogens. Recent publications highlight their expertise in genome editing techniques to elucidate resistance mechanisms in Candida parapsilosis and studies on heteroresistance as an emerging challenge in antifungal therapy.
Analysis of recent publications reveals a strong focus on One Health approaches connecting agricultural practices, environmental reservoirs, and clinical antifungal resistance. Their research demonstrates consistent international collaboration, particularly with Brazilian research groups, and addresses critical gaps in understanding rare yeast pathogens like Diutina catenulata and Kodamaea ohmeri. The work spans from basic molecular mechanisms to clinical epidemiology and public health implications.
Morio F. has contributed significantly to French surveillance networks for invasive fungal diseases, including the RESSIF network, and has published extensively on Pneumocystis jirovecii and atovaquone resistance mechanisms. Their research program bridges laboratory science with clinical practice, directly informing treatment guidelines and antimicrobial stewardship programs.
