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Rachel Zufferey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at St. John's University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding glycerolipid biosynthesis pathways in Leishmania and Trypanosome parasites to develop novel therapeutics against neglected tropical diseases. She employs molecular, genetic, and biochemical approaches to study lipid-based virulence factors and mitochondrial dynamics during parasite replication.
Dr. Zufferey's work has involved numerous undergraduate and graduate students who have pursued advanced studies at institutions like Columbia University and University of Michigan. Collaborations include researchers from Brown University, Iowa State University, and Kansas State University. Her research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), American Heart Association (AHA), and private organizations.
Her research interests span antiparasitic drug discovery, cellular lipid metabolism, and host-parasite interactions. While specific grants are not detailed, her funding history reflects sustained support from major health research agencies. Advising contributions include mentoring students in laboratory research and disease mechanism studies.
