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Annelise E. Barron is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University. She focuses her research on biomimicry and the upregulation of natural human host defense peptides, particularly antimicrobial peptides, which are crucial for the body's innate immune defense against pathogens. Dr. Barron's work includes the study of LL-37, an important human host defense peptide, and its roles in preventing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, which are linked with polymicrobial neurological infections. Her lab develops biostable peptoid mimics of LL-37 as therapeutics to combat antibiotic-resistant infections, with a particular focus on neurological, eye, ear, sinus, and lung infections. She previously worked at Northwestern University and has received numerous awards, including the NIH Pioneer Award and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Dr. Barron has more than 177 publications and is a co-founder of various biotechnology companies. She is proud of her diverse heritage and her contributions to understanding the complex mechanisms behind human diseases.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching and research in the field of bioengineering, focusing on innate immune optimization and therapeutic developments.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Conducted research and taught in the Chemical and Biological Engineering department.
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