Tamia A. Harris-Tryon

This study shows that gut bacteria producing sphingolipids transfer these lipids to the skin, altering skin barrier function and gene expression.

This study identifies genetic factors associated with invasiveness in Escherichia coli strains from IBD patients using whole genome sequencing and a modified invasion assay.

This study shows that androgens like testosterone promote S. aureus pathogenesis by activating the agr quorum sensing system, leading to increased virulence and skin infection.