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Varnica Khetrapal is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of Medicine. She holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore (2016) and conducted postdoctoral research there until 2019. Her work focuses on bacterial genetics and developing genetic tools for Enterobacteriaceae, with particular emphasis on pathogenesis mechanisms and genetic engineering applications.
Education Background:
- PhD in Microbiology, National University of Singapore (2016)
- MSc in Medical and Molecular Microbiology, University of Manchester (2008)
- BSc (Honors) in Microbiology and Biochemistry, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai University (2007)
Research Interests:
Varnica's research explores bacterial genetic systems, commensal-host interactions, and evolutionary mechanisms enabling pathogen translocation. She develops novel genetic tools for studying E. coli and other Enterobacteriaceae species, with contributions to understanding microbial pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance dynamics.
Recent Work:
Her publications (2015-2022) focus on genetic engineering techniques like mass allelic exchange, pathobiont evolution in host environments, and microbial interactions influencing immunity. These studies bridge fundamental microbiology with translational applications in infectious disease research.
Labs & Collaborations:
While no specific lab affiliation is explicitly listed, her work aligns with microbial genetics and systems microbiology research groups within Yale School of Medicine.
