Nicole J. De Nisco, PhD, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA
Dr Nicole J. De Nisco is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. The De Nisco Lab investigates host-pathogen-microbiome interactions underlying recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) susceptibility in women. A current major focus of the De Nisco Lab is defining the metabolic relationships between the urinary microbiota and the human host in health and disease. Additional ongoing collaborative projects in the De Nisco Lab focus on examining interactions between uropathogens and the glycosaminoglycan layer, as well as developing new point-of-care diagnostics for UTI. Dr De Nisco completed her BSc in Biology and her PhD in Molecular Biology, both at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Sarita Mohapatra, MD, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Dr Sarita Mohapatra is an Additional Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. She has undergone training in Antimicrobial Research in Cleveland, OH, and La Jolla, CA, USA. Dr Mohapatra is renowned for her extensive work as a clinical microbiologist on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in urinary tract infections and sepsis patients in both healthcare and community settings. Additionally, she serves as a core member of the Hospital Infection Control Committee at her hospital. To her credit, she has more than 80 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Edmond Puca, MD, University Hospital Center “Mother Teresa,” Albania
Dr Edmond Puca is an Associate Professor at the University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa" in Tirana, Albania. He completed his doctoral studies at the same institution, earning his PhD in 2016. His research focuses on sepsis, infectious diseases, urinary tract infections, and tropical infectious diseases. Currently, his editorial passions include sepsis, urinary tract infections, and involving patients and the public in the research journey. He is enthusiastic about editing articles that contribute to precision and patient-centered medicine for improved clinical outcomes. Dr Puca joined BMC Infectious Diseases as an Editorial Board Member in early 2024 with a distinguished background in infectious diseases.
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