Dennis W. Metzger
Professor and Chair
Department of Immunology and Microbial Disease
Albany Medical College
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Dennis W. Metzger is currently working as a Professor and Chair in the Department of Department of Immunology and Microbial Disease, Albany Medical College , USA. His research interests includes new approaches for induction of protective mucosal immune responses, develop novel, safe and efficacious strategies for immune defense against emerging and re-emerging pathogens, as well as potential biothreat agents.. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Dr. Dennis W. Metzger is the member of many international affiliations. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to new approaches for induction of protective mucosal immune responses, develop novel, safe and efficacious strategies for immune defense against emerging and re-emerging pathogens, as well as potential biothreat agents..
Research Interest
new approaches for induction of protective mucosal immune responses, develop novel, safe and efficacious strategies for immune defense against emerging and re-emerging pathogens, as well as potential biothreat agents.
Publications
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Sun, K., and D.W. Metzger. Influenza infection suppresses NADPH oxidase-dependent phagocytic bacterial clearance and enhances susceptibility to secondary MRSA infection. J. Immunol. 192:3301-3307, 2014.
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Furuya, Y., G.S. Kirimanjeswara, S. Roberts, and D.W. Metzger. Increased susceptibility of IgA-deficient mice to pulmonary Francisella tularensis Live Vaccine Strain infection. Infect Immun. 81:3434-3441, 2013.
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Metzger, D.W., and K. Sun. Brief Definitive Review: Immune dysfunction and bacterial co-infections following influenza. J. Immunol. 191:2047-2052, 2013.
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Metzger, D.W., S.L. Salmon, and G. Kirimanjeswara. Differing effects of IL-10 in cutaneous and pulmonary Francisella tularensis LVS infection. Infect. Immun. 81:2022-2027, 2013.
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Sun, K., and D.W. Metzger. Inhibition of pulmonary anti-bacterial defense by IFN-gamma produced during recovery from influenza virus infection. Nature Med. 14:558-564, 2008.
