Our laboratory studies the molecular pathogenesis of invasive candidiasis and also investigates translational aspects of Candida infection, including mechanisms of biofilm formation, and echinocandin resistance. A major objective of our laboratory is to define the secretory pathways of secreted virulence proteins and determine if mutations in these pathways have an effect on biofilm formation and virulence in vivo. Read more.
Left: Candida albicans forms a dense biofilm composed of yeast cells, hyphae, and extracellular matrix. Images produced using scanning electron microscopy.
Department of Internal Medicine
MSC10-5550
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
Phone: (505) 272-5666
Fax: (505) 272-4435
Applications for the Division of Infectious Disease Fellowship Program are accepted only through the "Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications must be submitted by July 15, 2012, to be considered for our 2013 program.
The Infectious Diseases Division consists of 14 full-time and four part-time faculty members. Care is provided at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and the New Mexico Veterans Health Care System, and includes primary care for persons with HIV/AIDS. The Division offers infectious diseases fellowship training with extensive research opportunities, including international collaborations.
The Laboratory of Fungal Pathogenesis studies the molecular pathogenesis of invasive candidiasis and also investigates translational aspects of Candida infection, including mechanisms of biofilm formation, and echinocandin resistance.
The Center for Global Health is multidisciplinary with involvement from faculty across a number of Departments, Schools, and Centers at the University of New Mexico, and our international sites. The Program has a tripartite mission that includes promoting excellence in research, education, and clinical service activities.
The New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center provides clinical training, and also collaborates with the AIDS InfoNet, providing multilingual information on HIV/AIDS services and treatments.