Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz
Professor, Basic Medical Sciences
Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member of the Graduate Faculty
Professor, Clinical Translational Sciences
Professor, BIO5 Institute
Dr. Herbst-Kralovetz's laboratory is broadly interested in understanding innate mucosal immune responses to resident bacteria, pathogens, and microbial products at mucosal sites, including the female reproductive tract (FRT). Her lab is interested in studying the mucosal barrier function of the FRT and its role in host defense and maintaining mucosal homeostasis, which is widely relevant to infection, immunity, reproduction and even cancer. She has a long-standing interest in women's health.
Video Link: Research: Unlocking Mysteries in Women's Health - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgkyMzjcka8
Research Interest
Dr. Herbst-Kralovetz’s laboratory is broadly interested in understanding innate mucosal immune responses to resident bacteria, pathogens, and microbial products at mucosal sites, including the female reproductive tract (FRT). Her lab is interested in studying the mucosal barrier function of the FRT and its role in host defense and maintaining mucosal homeostasis, which is widely relevant to infection, immunity, reproduction and even cancer. She has a long-standing interest in women’s health
Offering Research Opportunities
Yes
Prerequisite Courses
None
Majors Considered
Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering
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