Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Dr. Tania Wong is an Assistant Professor and Chancellor Scholar in the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Her laboratory, located within the Center for Immunity and Inflammation (CII), investigates host-pathogen interactions, focusing on how opportunistic airway pathogens, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, manipulate host metabolic responses to evade immune clearance. Dr. Wong's prior work has demonstrated that K. pneumoniae associated with prolonged infections stimulates mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, establishing a milieu that fosters an immune response permissive of infection. Her current research dissects the impact of specific metabolic pathways on immunity and infection outcomes. This includes employing metabolic and dietary interventions to modulate immunometabolic responses and promote pathogen clearance.
W16--Host Response to CF Airway Infections
Friday, October 24, 2025
7:45 AM - 9:45 AM PDT