Vanessa Ante

Vanessa Ante is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Biology at Kansas State University, located in Ackert Hall. Her research focuses on understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of Borrelia burgdorferi (the causative agent of Lyme Disease) and Vibrio cholerae, emphasizing bacterial genetic regulation, environmental sensing, and host-pathogen interactions. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh (2015).

Research interests include characterizing hypothetical proteins unique to B. burgdorferi, investigating signal transduction cascades at the host-pathogen interface, and analyzing cyclic nucleotide regulation in pathogens. Her work bridges bacterial physiology, genetic adaptation, and virulence factor production across different hosts and environments.

Key publications span studies on B. burgdorferi adenylate cyclase (2021), Vibrio cholerae efflux systems (2018-2015), and regulatory mechanisms like LeuO and ToxR (2013-2016). These contributions highlight her expertise in microbial pathogenesis and environmental response strategies.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her lab focuses on advancing understanding of tick-borne and waterborne pathogens without mentioned student advisement roles.