Pascale GUEIRARD

Pascale GUEIRARD is a Teacher-Researcher at Clermont Auvergne University's Faculty of Pharmacy, affiliated with the Cell Biology Laboratory (LMGE). Her research focuses on microbiology and immunology, particularly using innovative mouse ear skin models to study host-pathogen interactions. She investigates immune responses against pathogens like microsporidia and bacterial biofilms, with applications in infectious disease mechanisms.

Research Interests: Her work bridges cellular biology and immunology, emphasizing:

• Innate immune dynamics during microbial infections
• Biofilm-mediated modulation of host inflammation
• Development of in vivo models for studying Staphylococcus aureus and Encephalitozoon cuniculi
• Neutrophil functionality in biofilm-associated infections

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2020-2023) demonstrate a consistent focus on developing translational infection models. Key themes include biofilm-immune system interactions, pathogen-specific immune evasion strategies, and innovative methodologies for in vivo immune response analysis.

Laboratory Affiliation: She conducts research at LMGE (Laboratoire Microorganismes: Génome et Environnement), a CNRS/Université Clermont Auvergne unit specializing in environmental microbiology and host-microbe interactions.