Dr. Dorsey Bass

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Dorsey Bass is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, specializing in Gastroenterology at Stanford University. With a wealth of experience, he has held various academic appointments and has contributed significantly to the field of pediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Bass’s scholarly interests focus on viral gastroenteritis, which is a major cause of diarrhea in infants and poses significant morbidity and mortality risks in children across both developing and developed nations. His lab investigates the pathogenesis of viral gastroenteritis, particularly examining intestinal factors that critically influence the outcome of rotavirus infections. His research has revealed that rotavirus has a narrowly defined tissue tropism, primarily affecting mature enterocytes at the tip of intestinal villi. Furthermore, he explores the role of gastrointestinal factors in determining host susceptibility to rotavirus, identifying cell receptors, penetration mechanisms, and the impact of mucosal immunity in protecting against enteric viral pathogens.

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