Dr. Eric Pamer

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Biography

Eric Pamer is the Donald F. Steiner Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in Microbiology and Pathology. His research interests include host-pathogen interactions, infectious diseases, the microbiome, and microbiota. He directs the Duchossois Family Institute, where he explores the interactions between pathogenic and beneficial bacteria in mammalian hosts. His lab utilizes gnotobiotic mice to investigate the effects of commensal bacteria on antimicrobial resistance and clinical outcomes, particularly following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Pamer has made significant contributions in understanding the microbiota's role in enhancing immune defenses and its interactions with various pathogens. His work also encompasses fecal metabolite profiling to identify critically ill patients at risk for increased mortality, showcasing the intricate relationships between gut microbiota and health outcomes.

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