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Patricia Torres Bozza, M.D., Ph.D.

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TitleSenior Scientist
DepartmentDepartment of Physiology and Immunopharmacology
InstitutionOswaldo Cruz Foundation
AddressNucleo de Imunofarmacologia
 Av. Brasil 4365
City, State, ZipRio de Janeiro
CountryBrazil
E-Mailioc.fiocruz.br
Websitewww.fiocruz.br/…/start.htm
Award Year1993
Country of OriginBrazil
FellowshipBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
MentorPeter F. Weller, M.D., Ph.D.

Research

Research in Dr. Bozza’s laboratory focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms of leukocyte activation and generation of inflammatory mediators in host defense and other forms of inflammation. The main areas of investigation are the biogenesis and functions of lipid droplets in host pathogen-interactions; sepsis pathogenesis and biomarkers; and mechanisms of leukocyte activation and trafficking in pulmonary inflammation.

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