Dr. Sara Gago

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sara Gago is a Lecturer in Fungal Disease Biology at the University of Manchester. She has extensive experience in developing experimental models to define host-pathogen interactions leading to fungal diseases. Dr. Gago is actively involved in translational research, with over 10 years in facilitating the clinical translation of research findings in the field of infectious diseases. She is the vice-president of the International Society for Human Animal Mycology and has been invited to present at numerous national and international conferences. Her research has a significant impact, contributing to critical clinical guidelines and the development of rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. Gago has developed molecular diagnostics for better detection of fungal infections and was a crucial part of a team that influenced the World Health Organization's essential medicines list. She is involved in several significant research projects, aiming to improve patient care through understanding the molecular mechanisms of fungal diseases and their genetic susceptibility factors.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2013-08-15 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, United Kingdom

Teaching and research focused on fungal disease biology and its clinical applications.

Awards

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NC3Rs Training Fellowship

2017-01-01

Courses

Grant Application Writing (MRes Infection Biology) Research Skills Masterclass (MSc Clinical Immunology) Application Genomics Infectious Diseases (MSc Genomic Medicine)

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.