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It was my pleasure to interview Dr. Anthony P. Moran
Education.
Dr. Moran Received his B.Sc. from University College Dublin, and His Ph.D from The University College Dublin, in Microbiology.
Research Initiatives.
Dr. Moran holds a Personal Chair (Professorship) in Microbiology at the National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway and also is an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Glycomics at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. The latter follows on from a period (2007-2008) as Professor of Microbial Glycobiology and Deputy Director at the Institute for Glycomics. Dr. Moran is internationally recognized in the biomedical sector of microbial glycobiology as well as bacterial pathogenesis and immunity, especially for infections associated with important human and veterinary pathogens. The research particularly focuses on microbial glycobiology and the role of microbial glycomolecules in infection, their characterization and structure, and their novel mechanisms of activation of the immune response, including adverse activation resulting in autoimmune syndromes. In addition, he has research experience in the areas of endotoxin research, infection- and immunization-induced autoimmunity and vaccine safety.
Dr. Moran is particularly involved in studies of bacterial pathogens of the stomach and intestine that are associated with food-poisoning, development of peptic ulcers and subsequent gastric cancer occurrence. Another of his research interests continues to be how infections can adversely trigger our immune system and lead to certain autoimmune diseases, including gastric atrophy (a precursor of gastric cancer), paralytic Guillain-Barré syndrome, and multiple sclerosis.
Prof. Moran is widely published having authored greater than 500 scientific communications, edited three books and one educational CD-ROM, and authored 18 book chapters. He is an editorial board member of six international peer-reviewed scientific journals and has acted as a guest editor for another five scientific journals. At present he is the Editor-in-Chief of “Microbial Glycobiology: Structure, Relevance and Applications”, the first such volume in the field. He also serves on a number of international scientific committees
Be sure to listen to the interview of Dr. Moran, his work in the field of Carbohydrates in disease, and bacterial infections is cutting edge for sure. We spent time covering the usual interview topics such as his education and background. And then quickly jumped into the research happening in his lab. Dr. Moran spoke specifically about the Campylobacter Jejuni, and Helicobacter Pylori. These two bacterial organisms play important roles in the future of world health, as they are particularly diverse, and harmful. Dr. Moran is working hard to not only understand their abilities, but also find ways to stop their progression, inhibit their adhesion, and ultimately conquer their advances. I cannot stress enough, the importance to listen to this interview. I really enjoyed the opportunity to interview such an impressive scientist.
Here are a few links of interest or Dr. Moran
http://www.nuigalway.ie/microbiology/dr__anthony_p__moran.html
http://ini.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/14/5/279
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2583950
http://pt.wkhealth.com/pt/re/heli/abstract.00063041-200408000-00005.htm;jsessionid=JxJbXBwnzY1xj2TbXsQNB1n3hn65VnqTT75wQnYvJcQLT1Q6FXLh!1689917466!181195629!8091!-1
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/117999185/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118695027/abstract
