Dr. Manuel Amieva

Biography

Manuel R. Amieva is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. He has contributed significantly to the fields of microbiology and immunology, with a focus on understanding how bacteria colonize human bodies and interact with epithelial surfaces. His research employs advanced microscopy techniques to visualize the interactions between bacterial pathogens and epithelial cells, highlighting mechanisms that underpin both disease and commensalism. Notably, his work has elucidated the roles of Helicobacter pylori in gastric inflammation and cancer, as well as novel invasion pathways utilized by Listeria and Salmonella. Amieva emphasizes the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between microbial inhabitants and host barriers to prevent disease, aiming to identify new therapeutic targets to combat invasive infections. He has received board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and completed his Medical Education at Stanford University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship focused on Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

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