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Infectious Diseases
Matthew Surdel, PhD

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

BS, Biochemistry, Davidson College, Davidson, NC
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.

Publications

Publications of Matthew C. Surdel PhD from the Faculty Collaboration Database

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