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Maria Lerm is a Professor of Medical Microbiology at Linköping University, specializing in epigenetics and infectious diseases, particularly focusing on tuberculosis and post-COVID dynamics. As a SciLifeLab Fellow, she provides expertise in assays that reflect host-pathogen interactions and leads efforts in drug discovery related to lung pathogens. A noteworthy project under her leadership is the PULMO project, which aims to identify DNA methylation-based biomarkers for respiratory diseases, leveraging data from hospitals across the region. Lerm's research also investigates the epigenetic mechanisms underlying lung health post-infection and the potential applications of these findings in diagnostics and therapy. She is committed to advancing personalized medicine through interdisciplinary collaborations, inviting contributions from researchers and clinicians. Her selected publications cover significant findings in immune responses linked to tuberculosis and the implications for vaccine development.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Leading projects in epigenetics and infectious diseases with a focus on tuberculosis and post-COVID research.
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