Johann Tailor, B.S.
Pronouns: he, him, his
Doctoral Student
Department of Biology
SDSU / UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Cell and Molecular Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology
SDSU / UC San Diego
Primary Email: [email protected]
Building/Location
Donald P. Shiley BioScience Center - 4200
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego,
CA
92182
Mail Code: 4614
Website Links
Bio
Trichomonas vaginalis (Tv) is a eukaryotic parasite that causes a very common and highly neglected sexually transmitted infection called trichomoniasis that affects millions worldwide.
Some of the symptoms of trichomoniasis include urinary tract infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, disruption of healthy vaginal microbiome, and it is associated with preterm birth/labor, premature rupture of membrane, pregnancy complications, heightened susceptibility to acquiring cervical cancer, and HIV infection.
Despite its high prevalence, the mechanisms by which Tv injures the female reproductive cells and elicits these severe symptoms remain poorly understood. To address this gap, I am investigating how Tv injures ectocervical cells using genetic, molecular, and microscopy approaches in Dr. Angelica Riestra’s lab.
My research primarily focuses on studying the host cell death mechanism and the changes in the cell microenvironment inflicted by Tv during infection. Ultimately, my investigations will help discover novel therapeutic targets and contribute to a deeper understanding of Tv pathogenesis.
Education
B.S. in Microbiology
California State University, Long Beach
Areas of Specialization
Parasitology, Infectious Diseases, Cell and Molecular Biology