Prof. Dr. Michael S. Gilmore

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsMetabolism, Biochemistry, and Genetics of Microorganisms,Immunology,Ophthalmology
KeywordsMolecular pathogenicity, Enterococcus faecilis, Pathogenicity islands, Virulence factors, Antibiotic resistance

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityBoston
InstitutionHarvard Medical School
InstituteMassachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Jörg HackerInstitut für Molekulare Infektionsbiologie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg
Prof. Dr. Werner GoebelLehrstuhl für Mikrobiologie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg
Start of initial sponsorship01/06/2007

Programme(s)

2003Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Gilmore is awarded the Humboldt Award for his achievements in the analysis of microbial pathogens. He was one of the first scientists who described enterococci as infectious agents with strong impact on nosocomial infections. He analyzed the disease-related mechanisms of these particular pathogens and was able to set up strategies to combat these infectious agents. Thus, Professor Gilmore belongs to the leading scientists worldwide working on the analysis of nosocomial infectious agents.