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Sebastian Lourido is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also a Core Member of the Whitehead Institute. His research focuses on identifying parasite vulnerabilities to develop treatments for infectious diseases. His lab studies critical human pathogens, particularly Toxoplasma gondii, to uncover the molecular events that allow apicomplexan parasites to remain widespread and act as deadly infectious agents. By understanding important features of these parasites, he aims to expand the knowledge of eukaryotic diversity and find specific targets for treating parasite infections.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Leading research on parasite vulnerabilities and infectious diseases.