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Dr. Sowmya Ajay Castro is a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Molecular Microbiology at the University of Dundee's School of Life Sciences. Her research focuses on vaccine development against bacterial pathogens like Group A Streptococcus, exploring glycoconjugate vaccines and outer membrane vesicle-based strategies. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being through her work on infectious disease solutions.
Her recent publications (2021-2025) emphasize recombinant production platforms, vaccine candidate evaluation, and mutagenesis techniques for understanding drug resistance mechanisms. She actively participates in academic engagements including invited talks at conferences like Bactivac Birmingham and Tenovus Scotland events, as well as schools outreach programs like Life Sciences Work Experience Week 2023.
- Received 'Science For All Badge 2023' for public engagement in science
- Contributed to 11 research outputs including peer-reviewed articles and preprints
Her work integrates microbiology, immunology and biotechnology to address pressing challenges in infectious disease prevention and treatment.
