Susana Campoy Sanchez

Susana Campoy Sanchez is a Professor in the Department of Genetics and Microbiology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). She leads research on bacterial pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, and bacteriophage applications. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

Education: PhD in Biological Sciences (2002), MSc in Biological Sciences (1997), both from UAB.

Research Interests: Focuses on bacterial SOS response mechanisms, phage-host interactions, and development of phage therapies against pathogens like Salmonella. Active in combating antibiotic resistance through studies on Acinetobacter baumannii and Enterobacter cloacae.

Projects: Leading initiatives such as 'CHARACTERIZATION OF SALMONELLA INFANTIS AND BACTERIOPHAGES' (2024–2028) and 'MAGICPLUGS: Escaping ESKAPE Pathogens' (2024–2025). Collaborates internationally on phage-based solutions and public engagement in science.

Awards: Not explicitly listed, but recognized by grants and publications (3806 citations, h-index 33).

Lab/Team: Member of Grup de Recerca Microbiologia Molecular, focusing on molecular microbiology and infectious diseases.