Parasitism and Host Pathogen Interaction
Using approaches that include the development and application of molecular, computational and phylogenetic tools, we are studying of the biology of parasitism and host-pathogen interactions using genomic approaches and other methods.
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El-Sayed to Lead New Genomic Sequencing Facility at UMD
The Advanced Genomic Technologies Core, part of the Brain and Behavior Institute, will advance high-throughput and advanced large-scale genomics research, and…
$3M NIH Grant Supports Genomic Approach to Curing ‘Neglected’ Disease
Najib El-Sayed is leading a team that is using powerful sequencing tools to combat a painful, disfiguring parasitic skin condition.
UMD Researchers Discover Way to Predict Treatment Success for Parasitic Skin Disease
Findings from a new study co-authored by Najib El-Sayed could help doctors select more effective treatments earlier for patients suffering from leishmaniasis.