Ciaran M. Skerry

This study identifies a dual role for PGLYRP1 in modulating immune responses to B. pertussis, both enhancing antibacterial defenses and dampening inflammation.

This study shows that B. pertussis releases tracheal cytotoxin (TCT), which biases NOD1 over NOD2 signaling, suppresses IL-1β inflammation, and evades adaptive immunity.

This study identifies hemocyte heterogeneity and pleiotropic roles in ticks using multi-omics approaches, revealing their impact on immunity, metabolism, and arthropod fitness.