Prosper Boyaka

Prosper Boyaka is a Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University, holding the Stanton Youngberg Professorship in Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on mucosal immunity, vaccine development, and immunopathology of infectious diseases, with particular expertise in bacterial and viral pathogens, adjuvant design, and immune regulation mechanisms. Key areas include SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates, allergen-induced asthma pathogenesis, and microbial pathogenesis.

Boyaka's work integrates immunology, microbiology, and virology to address critical challenges in infectious disease prevention and treatment. His studies on CFTR chloride channel regulation highlight the role of environmental pollutants and cigarette smoke in respiratory diseases. He has pioneered toxin-based adjuvants and explored the interplay between inflammation and immunity in diseases like asthma and anthrax.

Recent publications emphasize vaccine efficacy against SARS-CoV-2, E. coli contamination in food systems, and mechanisms of immune evasion by respiratory viruses. His research has significant implications for public health, including strategies to combat antibiotic resistance and enhance mucosal vaccine responses.