Patricia M Scott

Patricia M Scott is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the intersection of cystic fibrosis (CFTR gene), colorectal cancer, and host-microbe interactions. She leads multiple funded projects exploring how genetic and microbial factors influence cancer progression in CF patients.

• CFTR mutations and cancer risk
• Ion channels in gastrointestinal oncogenesis
• Microbial contributions to tumor development
• Modulator therapies and microbiome changes

Recent research trends include studies on genotoxic bacteria (e.g., Pks+ E. coli), meta-analyses of CFTR expression and mortality, and molecular pathway investigations. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Key collaborators include researchers from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Boomer Esiason Foundation, and Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research. She has secured continuous funding from 2012 to 2028 for cancer-microbiome interplay research.