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Shelby O’Connor is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health. Her research focuses on immune control of pathogens and environmental detection of infectious agents, with a long-standing commitment to advancing understanding of viral and bacterial diseases.
- Institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison
- School: School of Medicine and Public Health
- Department: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Position: Professor
- Lab: Shelby O’Connor’s Lab (established September 2011)
Her primary research interests lie at the intersection of immunology and infectious disease, particularly in how the immune system controls HIV/SIV post-treatment and how pre-existing viral infections alter immunity to tuberculosis. She also investigates respiratory pathogen surveillance through air monitoring and uses molecularly barcoded strains to track pathogen dynamics in vivo. These areas reflect a strong focus on translational immunology and public health applications.
The absence of listed publications prevents a detailed trend analysis, but the described research themes suggest a consistent emphasis on viral persistence, host immunity, and novel pathogen detection methodologies.
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Dr. O’Connor advises students and trainees through her active research lab, which has been operational since 2011. While specific grant funding is not mentioned, her sustained research program implies successful extramural support. She contributes to academic service and participates in teaching within her department.
Her lab, established in 2011, focuses on five major research areas: (1) antiviral CD8 T cells in HIV/SIV control, (2) air-based surveillance of respiratory pathogens, (3) SIV-induced disruption of immunity to M. tuberculosis, (4) pathogen tracking using molecular barcodes, and (5) fee-for-service pathogen sequencing. The lab culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and training, as reflected in its alumni and ongoing projects.
