Melisa Gualdrón-López
Academic title(s):
Assistant Professor, Department of Parasitology
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Area(s):
Parasitology
Areas of expertise:
During pregnancy, the fetus develops a new organ—the placenta—an adaptation crucial for its growth and development. In this complex organ, intricate intercellular communication controls maternal immune tolerance and physiological remodeling required for a successful pregnancy. Parasites like Plasmodium falciparum and Trypanosoma cruzi in the placenta challenge maternal-fetal crosstalk, potentially contributing to pathologies in placental malaria and Chagas disease.
Division:
Department of Parasitology