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Kirk Bergstrom is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. His research focuses on host-microbiota interactions and glycobiology, specifically how mucin-type O-glycosylation regulates interactions between the host and its microbiome. His interests lie in understanding the mechanisms of innate immunity in the gastrointestinal tract that promote protective responses against pathogens while preventing inflammatory responses to resident microbiota. Bergstrom's work employs specialized skills to investigate the intestinal mucus system, a network of glycoproteins secreted by goblet cells, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the gut and preventing diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. He aims to enhance understanding of mucins and their O-glycans to develop novel intervention methods for patients suffering from these conditions.
University of British Columbia • Kelowna, BC
Teaching and researching in the field of biology with a focus on microbiota and glycerol metabolism.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.