UTD Biologists Delve Into Understanding the Behavior of Strep Bacterium

Aparna Uppuluri, a doctoral student in molecular and cell biology at UT Dallas, is part of a research team investigating how infectious bacteria bypass the human immune system.

Dr. Kelli Palmer, head of biological sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas, receives a $3 million federal grant for a five-year study on Group B Streptococcus (GBS), emphasizing its adaptive behavior during host invasion. The research, with a specific focus on the membrane protein MprF, aims to advance understanding and contribute to the development of prevention and treatment strategies for GBS-associated neonatal and maternal health issues.