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University of California San Diego
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4 papers
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Sumedha Ravishankar, Samantha M. Tuohey, Nicole O. Ramos…·Cressida A. Madigan
This study shows that Group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes meningitis by lysing endothelial cells in zebrafish, not through transcytosis, and identifies inflammation and clotting as key factors in brain invasion.
Megan I. Hayes, Sumedha Ravishankar, Victor Nizet, Cressida A. Madigan
This study uses a zebrafish model to show mycobacteria cause transient vascular occlusions and ischemia during early brain infection, establishing a model for TBM vascular complications.
Sumedha Ravishankar, Tara C. J. Spencer‐Drakes, Ivy H. Fernandes…·Sonya E. Neal
The paper describes a mentorship program aimed at retaining STEM students from historically excluded groups by providing mentorship, research opportunities, and professional development.
Amanda G. Chung, Jennifer Beischel Frye, Jacob C. Zbesko…·Kristian P. Doyle
This paper compares ischemic inflammation in the heart and brain, finding a second inflammatory wave in the brain post-stroke linked to cholesterol crystals and osteopontin, which drives secondary neurodegeneration.