The Evolution of Genome Evolution and Virulence in the Human Pathogen Histoplasma

January 27, 2026
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Event sponsored by

University Program in Genetics & Genomics (UPGG)
Center for Advanced Genomic Technologies
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBB)
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology (MGM)
Pharmacology and Cancer Biology
School of Medicine (SOM)

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Franklin, Monica

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Daniel Matute

Speaker

Daniel Matute, PhD
Dr. Matute uses evolutionary principles to understand the biology of emerging fungal pathogens. These pathogens cause disease in over one billion people each year, and their impact is expanding as antifungal resistance becomes increasingly widespread. The Matute lab is currently focused on understanding the evolution of virulence in pathogens of the genus Histoplasma using computational genetics, in vitro evolution, and genetic modification.

Event Series

UPGG Tuesday Seminar Series

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