
Matthew C. Surdel, PhD
Assistant Professor, Medicine (Infectious Diseases); Center for Infectious Disease Research
Locations
- Center for Infectious Disease Research
- 8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
TBRC C3920
Milwaukee WI 53226
Contact Information
Education
PhD, Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
Research Interests
The Surdel laboratory focuses on pathogenic Leptospira species, which are gram-negative spirochetes and the causative agents of leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal zoonosis that disproportionately affects resource-poor parts of the world. The goal of the Surdel laboratory is to identify and define the mechanisms that pathogenic bacteria utilize to bind host cells and ligands. This work will provide novel insight into the ability of Leptospira to colonize and cause disease within the host, and ultimately help guide the development of novel therapeutics and vaccines.