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Dr. Borgogna is an Assistant Professor of Research and Education at the Weissman Hood Institute at Touro University and the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. He earned his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Montana State University. His postdoctoral research positions focused on influenza vaccine development and the prevention of implanted device-related infections. His current research emphasizes reciprocal communication between the host and pathogens that contributes to infection onset or prevention. Dr. Borgogna is dedicated to progressing and communicating scientific research and is continually excited by the abilities, techniques, and people contributing to the scientific community.
Education
- BS, Biology, Point Loma Nazarene University
- PhD, Microbiology & Immunology, Montana State University
- Postdoctoral Research, Center for Translational Medicine, University of Montana
- Postdoctoral Research, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University
Research
Research interests include Staphylococcus aureus, influenza, pneumonia, implant-related infections, and innate immune evasion. The Borgogna lab explores how communication influences infection and uses basic research with translational impacts to identify clinically actionable therapeutic strategies.
