Associate Editor,
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
Academic Editor, PeerJ
Editorial Board Member, Microbiology Spectrum
I am a computational biologist and bioinformatician with a Ph.D. and over 19 years of experience designing and executing advanced computational analyses and data strategies for translational infectious disease research. My work sits at the interface of host-pathogen biology, genomic surveillance, and One Health, focusing on generating actionable insights from multi-omics datasets.
Strategic Research Focus: My core expertise lies in translational genomics focused on host-pathogen interactions in human and animal systems, where I primarily utilize pathogen transcriptomics to dissect host response and disease mechanisms. I specialize in One Health Bioinformatics, leveraging my extensive background in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and genomic surveillance methods to drive strategic research into emerging infectious threats, with a clear focus on expanding these efforts into associated environmental ecosystems.
Technical and Project Leadership: My technical expertise includes developing cutting-edge bioinformatics pipelines and extracting actionable insights from multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics). I am adept at communicating complex findings through compelling data visualizations, contributing strategic data and analysis plans essential for successful grant acquisition, and fostering the interdisciplinary collaborations necessary to ensure the robust execution of large-scale projects.
Scientific Authority and Academic Leadership: Beyond my technical contributions, I actively shape the scientific community through strategic oversight and editorial service, demonstrating leadership qualities essential for formal academic roles. I am dedicated to expanding my leadership scope by leveraging my editorial expertise and high-impact research contributions, positioning me to assume greater formal academic leadership and strategic responsibilities.
Editorial Service:
Guest Editor, Virtual Special Issue on One Health for the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents [ VSI One Health]
Associate Editor for the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
Academic Editor at PeerJ
Editorial Board Member for Microbiology Spectrum (ASM)
I also contribute to science communication and public engagement through organizations like the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC), and the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA).