Affiliation: University of Missouri

Dr. Deepika Chauhan is a research scientist at the University of Missouri. She earned her PhD in life sciences, specializing in microbiology, from Shiv Nadar University in India. Her expertise lies in cellular microbiology, bacterial pathogenesis, and host-pathogen interactions, with a primary focus on intracellular bacterial pathogens.

Dr. Chauhan's research aims to understand the mechanisms of bacterial virulence in Rickettsial pathogens and to identify potential targets for vaccines. Her skills encompass advanced microscopy, bacterial genetics, host immune responses, and high-throughput sequencing. She is an active member of both the American Society of Rickettsiology and the American Society of Microbiology.

As a Guest Editor, Dr. Chauhan seeks to advance the field of rickettsial biology by highlighting innovative techniques for studying these pathogens. Her goal is to enhance diagnostics, treatments, and vaccine development for diseases of global significance.