I arrived at MIT with a very open mind about what I wanted to study, but I was quickly drawn to studying interactions between pathogens and their hosts. The Lourido lab is the perfect place to analyze these interactions; I’ve been able to use cutting-edge techniques to understand parasite biology and have even worked with a local biotech company to begin bringing my work on treating infections closer to the clinic. It’s been exciting to see how basic research can inform potential therapies.