Heidi H. Kong

This paper describes two novel Corynebacterium species isolated from human nasal passages and skin, along with characteristics of two strains of a recently named species.

This study identifies distinct skin microbiome features associated with atopic phenotypes in infancy, including AD, FS, and FA, and their interactions with host genetics.

The paper identifies an antibody response against Staphylococcus epidermidis and shows how it can be engineered for therapeutic vaccination.

The paper estimates and corrects index hopping misassignments in scRNA-seq data by analyzing signature genes across cell types and adjusting expression levels.