Praveen Papareddy

Praveen Papareddy is an Associate Professor in Infection Medicine at Lund University (BMC). His research focuses on host defense mechanisms against infections, coagulation pathways, and systemic inflammation. He investigates antimicrobial peptides, innate immunity, and the interplay between inflammation and infectious diseases. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

He leads the project 'Consumption of antithrombin in patients suffering from severe COVID-19-infections' (2020–present), exploring coagulation disorders in critical illness. Collaborations span institutions globally, including studies on bacterial sepsis, thrombin-derived peptides, and inflammatory biomarkers.

• Expertise: Innate immunity, coagulation, antimicrobial peptides, sepsis
• Key Projects: Antithrombin in severe infections, nitroxoline repurposing

His research highlights include discovering factor XII's role in trapping bacterial infections and elucidating serum amyloid A proteins' dual roles in inflammation. Articles emphasize translational potential for novel therapeutics in infection and cancer.