Lee-Ann Allen

University of Iowa, United States of America

Lee-Ann Allen graduated with a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990. She then accepted a fellowship at The Rockefelller University. In 1996 she joined the Inflammatory Program at the University of Iowa, where she now holds the position of Associate Professor of Medicine and Microbiology.

She is currently interested in the pathogenesis and mechanisms of pathogenesis of Helicobacter pylori and Franicsella tularensis. In particular, her research is focused on the molecular characterization of the H. pylori phagosome, identification of H. pylori virulence genes, the mechanism(s) by which H. pylori activates neutrophils and te mechanisms by which Francisella inhibits neutrophil (and macrophage) function.

Any competing interests declared are displayed with individual evaluations.

Faculty Member: Infectious Diseases > Bioterrorism (since 21 August 2007)

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