Zeljka Minic

Zeljka Minic is an Assistant Professor and Basic Science Research Scientist at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on bacterial pathogenesis, lipid metabolism, and stress response mechanisms in Staphylococcus aureus. Contact information includes her email zminic@med.wayne.edu and office phone 313-577-9445 located at Scott Hall, Detroit, Michigan.

Research Interests: Dr. Minic investigates how bacterial lipid biosynthesis pathways, particularly the phosphatidylcholine cycle, contribute to Staphylococcus aureus survival under antibiotic stress, host immune challenges, and dormancy states. Her work explores regulatory systems like ArlRS and cell wall stress responses that enable bacterial adaptation.

• Key Areas:
  • Antibiotic resistance mechanisms
  • Lipid metabolism in pathogens
  • Host-pathogen interactions
  • Signal transduction pathways

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2011-2018) highlight her focus on Staphylococcus aureus virulence factors, membrane dynamics, and stress response systems. Studies include quantitative proteomics, enzyme activity analysis, and investigations into bacterial dormancy and antibiotic tolerance.

Contact: Office address: 540 E. Canfield St, Scott Hall rm 9304, Detroit, MI 48202.