Lisa Osborne, Phd
Microbiology
Professor of Medicine
Canada
Biography
"epartment of Microbiology and Immunology Email: losborne[at]mail.ubc.ca Office Telephone: 604-822-6649 Lab Telephone: 604-822-0997 Fax: 604-822-6041"
Research Interest
"More and more, we are coming to appreciate the influence that the bacteria that live on and in our intestines, lungs and skin have on human health. These bacteria provide protection from invading pathogens, educate our immune system, and can protect us from developing allergies. However, dysregulation of these bacteria or the immune response to them can contribute to the development or progression of chronic inflammatory diseases such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and other autoimmune or chronic inflammatory disorders. In addition, bacteria are not the only types of bugs residing within us, and it is unclear how resident viruses, fungi or worms influence host health. "
