Priscila Campos

Priscila Campos, Ph.D., is a Researcher in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine. Her research focuses on molecular biology, parasitology, microbiology, and immunology, particularly investigating pathogenic mechanisms of bacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Brucella abortus. She holds degrees from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil and is a member of the American Society for Microbiology. Her work emphasizes host-pathogen interactions, immune responses, and bacterial virulence factors.

Dr. Campos' research spans over two decades, with notable contributions to understanding inflammasome activation, cytokine regulation, and bacterial persistence strategies. Her studies utilize advanced models such as lung-on-a-chip technology and in vivo/in vitro systems to explore disease mechanisms. She collaborates with the Michael Shiloh Laboratory and has published extensively on topics like Brucella and Mycobacterium pathogenesis.

While no specific grants, students, or awards are detailed, her publications reflect a strong focus on translational research bridging basic immunology and clinical infectious disease challenges. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates microbiology, cell biology, and engineering techniques to address global health issues.