Prof. Indranil Biswas, MSc, PhD

Professor in Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, USA

Prof. Biswas has been working on the genetics and pathogenesis of various lactic acid bacteria. His main research interest is in the areas of bacterial pathogenesis and bacterial antibiotic resistance, and mechanisms by which these bacteria regulate its virulence repertoire in response to host signals encountered during infection. His long-term goal is to increase overall knowledge of gram-positive bacterial pathogenesis and to develop new treatment strategies.

He has over 40 peer reviewed research articles, reviews and book chapters. He serves as editor of two international journals including PLoS, as editorial board member of many international journals including ASM journals, and also serves as reviewer in many NIH Study Sections. His current research program is supported by NIH and other agencies.