INVASIVE FUNGAL INFECTIONS
17 May 2019

INVASIVE FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Prof. Salomé Leibundgut-Landmann

« Fungal infections represent a significant health hazard, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Together with partners in Lausanne and Paris, we aim at identifying novel pathogenicity factors of the yeast Candida albicans since these may reveal novel targets for preventing and controlling disease. »

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Histology images of Candida albicans entering the oral mucosal tissue. The four images reflect the distinct behavior of diverse fungal strains that do or do not induce disease. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, October 2018.

Prof. Dr. Salomé LeibundGut-Landmann, 45, investigates why fungal microbes that normally live on our skin without causing any harm can induce disease under certain conditions. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, December 2018.

The newly redesigned meeting room of the section of immunology. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, October 2018.

Dr. Kontxi Martinez de San Vicente, 27, and Dr. Christina Lemberg, 32, inspecting mouse cages in the study of antifungal host immunity. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, October 2018.

Virulence attributes of Candida albicans such as its capacity to form hyphae can be assessed by growing the fungus on Petri dishes with spider medium agar. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, October 2018.

Scientist Anne-Céline Kohler, 33, examining the adhesion of Candida albicans to epithelial cells, an important determinant of pathogenicity of the fungus. Cubotron EPFL, Lausanne, November 2018.

Studying the disease mechanisms of the fungal pathogen Candida albicans in rodents is essential for gaining a comprehensive understanding that paves the way towards the development of new cures. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, October 2018.

Working with the fungal pathogen Candida albicans in the laboratory requires specific safety measures. Wearing a lab coat is mandatory. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, October 2018.

Water bottles carefully sterilized and stacked in trays. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, October 2018.

An almost Japanese-Style view presents itself when looking out of the main lab’s window. Vetsuisse Faculty, Universtiy of Zürich, October 2018.

Dr. Kontxi Martinez de San Vicente, 27, and Dr. Christina Lemberg, 32, at work analyzing their data. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, October 2018

Shadows on research papers on a late of autumn afternoon. Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, October 2018

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