Brayan Arango, PhD student, Laboratorio de Biología Celular y Molecular de Rosario (IBR)

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Brayan Arango, a biologist from Colombia, developed a strong interest in microbiology during his undergraduate studies in Biology. After completing his degree, he was awarded a scholarship to pursue a PhD in Argentina. He is currently in his fourth year of doctoral studies at the Institute of Cellular and Molecular Biology in Rosario. His research focuses on understanding the pathogenesis of Serratia marcescens, an opportunistic human pathogen and an emerging public health concern. Serratia marcescens possesses a range of virulence factors that allow it to invade and survive intracellularly. Through his doctoral thesis, Brayan aims to uncover the mechanisms by which this bacterium performs these processes. His research seeks to contribute to the development of more effective treatments, helping to combat this growing health threat.