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Abiola Olaitan seeks to understand the molecular mechanisms modulating the pathogenesis of Clostridioides difficile, the defense against host-generated chemical stresses, and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. C. difficile has emerged as a major epidemic hypervirulent pathogen globally. It encounters chemical stressors and host-generated reactive species, using various strategies to survive. The continued production of reactive molecules leads to inflammation in the host. Dr. Olaitan’s research interests focus on understanding the repertoire of molecular mechanisms that C. difficile employs to defend against reactive species causing chemical stresses and elucidating molecular factors modulating the pathoevolution contributing to the emergence of antibiotic resistance. The goal of his research program is to translate fundamental knowledge into understanding the implications of adaptations in C. difficile pathogenesis, aiming to develop novel alternative therapeutic approaches. Dr. Olaitan is seeking outstanding, highly motivated students to join his team to investigate these exciting topics.
University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the area of Biology, focusing on Clostridioides difficile pathogenesis.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.