My research aims to elucidate the activation mechanism of GPR, its interaction with small acid-soluble proteins (SASPs), and its role in facilitating the transition of C. difficile spores from dormancy to active growth.

Presentations:

Poster presentation on “SASPs Degradation by Germination Protease (GPR) in Clostridioides difficile Spores” at the Houston C. diff and Microbiome Conference on May 2024, at the Bioscience Research Collaborative, Rice University