Scott J. Hultgren, Ph.D.
Helen L. Stover Professor of Molecular Microbiology
Director, Center for Women's Infectious Disease Research
Molecular Microbiology
| Mailing Address | Campus Box 8230 660 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 |
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| Office Location | Room 10102 McDonnell Pediatric Research Building |
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| Office Phone: | (314) 362-6772 | |
| Lab Phone: | (314) 362-7042 | |
| Fax: | (314) 362-3203 | |
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Research Interest:
Complications
Category(ies) of Research:
Basic
Descriptor of Research:
We are interested in the mechanisms involved in the increased prevalence of urinary tract infection (UTI) in diabetics. To address this issue, we have developed a diabetic mouse model of UTI and are comparing differences in UTI pathogenesis between diabetic and non-diabetic mice in various genetic backgrounds. We have found, in collaboration with Dr. Joel Schilling, an increase in UPEC colonization and resulting inflammation in the kidneys in a pre-diabetic model.
