Stephen DiGiuseppe, PhD
Immunology and Microbiology Faculty
Department/Discipline:
Microbiology and Immunology
Campus:
Louisiana
Office: 337
Preferred First Name: Stephen
Phone: (318) 342-7165
Email:
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Education
| Year | University | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine | NRSA Postdoctoral Fellow |
| 2017 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center | Ph.D. Microbiology & Immunology - Minor: Biochemistry |
| 2009 | California Polytechnic University | B.Sc. Microbiology - Minor: English |
Research Interests
My lab focuses on two key areas of research: 1) understanding how poxviruses co-opt ribosomal proteins to promote viral protein synthesis while subverting the innate immune response; and 2) developing a three-dimensional human skin equivalent cell culture model to investigate poxvirus infection in a more biologically relevant context. My long-term goal is to scale up my research group by exploring new areas of research, acquiring a steady stream of extramural funding, establish a pipeline of training students interested in research, and cultivate an interest in biological sciences in the northeast Louisiana Delta region.
Awards
- 2021 Faculty of the Block – Block 1 – Foundations of Medicine 2021. Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Monroe, LA 71203
- 2020 Rookie of the Year – Interview Cycle 2020 – 2021. Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Monroe, LA 71203
- 2020 3rd place for poster competition – Faculty & Postdocs. 16th annual Via Research Recognition Day on Virginia Campus, Blacksburg, VA. February 26th, 2021.
- 2017 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA. May 27, 2017.
- 2016 2nd place Charles S. McClesky Research Award. South Central Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, October 28, 2016.
- 2016 2nd place for poster competition – Graduate Students. 2016 Graduate Student Research Day, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA. May 6, 2016.
- 2015 1st place Jason A. Cardelli Award for Excellence in Cancer Research. 19th Annual Ray A. Barlow Scientific Symposium, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA. May 8, 2015.
- 2014 1st place for poster competition – Graduate Students. 2014 Graduate Student Research Day, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA. May 2, 2014.
- 2013 2nd place for poster competition – Graduate Students. 2013 Graduate Student Research Day, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA. May 3, 2013.
Activities
- Contributing Member of American Society of Microbiology (ASM)
- Contributing Member of ASM South Central Branch (SCB)
- Contributing Member of American Society of Virology (ASV)
- Faculty Senate at VCOM-Louisiana