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Stephen Tuffs is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at the University of Victoria. He holds an MSci (Hons) from Glasgow and a PhD from Edinburgh. His research is centered on host-pathogen interactions, particularly with Staphylococcus aureus and its role in inflammation. He investigates how bacterial toxins and superantigens activate immune responses, focusing on their effects on T cells and the subsequent inflammatory processes triggered in the host. Tuffs employs a variety of bacteriological, immunological, and biochemical techniques to study the impacts of these toxins, enhancing our understanding of the complex interactions between pathogens and host defenses. Currently, Dr. Tuffs is accepting Honours applications for the academic year 2026-2027.
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