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Lamba Omar Sangare joined Texas A&M University in 2022 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology. His research interests focus on the molecular characterization of Toxoplasma gondii and its interactions with the placental barrier in warm-blooded animals, with a particular emphasis on congenital toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma is a significant public health concern as it is classified among the TORCH pathogens, which includes other teratogenic infections. Sangare's laboratory investigates the mechanisms by which this parasite crosses the placenta and the genes that facilitate its dissemination. His research aims to increase understanding of the critical steps involved in Toxoplasma-placenta interactions and to identify potential drug and vaccine targets to prevent vertical transmission of the parasite. Sangare's educational background includes a B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Microbiology from the University of Bamako, followed by multiple M.Sc. degrees and a Ph.D. in Parasitology from Lille 2 University, culminating in postdoctoral research at the University of California, Davis.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.