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Victor Nizet is a Distinguished Professor at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His research focuses on understanding the fundamental mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and the innate immune system, particularly with regards to invasive antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Utilizing various molecular genetic approaches, his laboratory identifies and characterizes bacterial virulence factors involved in cytotoxicity, adherence, invasion, and inflammation. Nizet's work aims to elucidate host factors such as antimicrobial peptides and surface receptors that play a role in the defense against invasive bacterial infection, leading to the development of novel treatment strategies. His research has made significant contributions to understanding how existing pharmaceuticals can be repurposed to enhance the innate immune response against infections. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the American Lung Association Career Investigator Award and the NIH Merit Award. Nizet also leads collaborative programs addressing antibiotic-resistant microbes.
University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Teaching and research focused on microbiology and immunology.
University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Oversight of research and education in host-pathogen interactions.
Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Leadership in research development and mentorship.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).