The lecture will take place March 26, 2015, at 4 p.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Medical Sciences Building on USA’s main campus.
Dr. Ganta's research deals with the molecular evaluation of vector-borne pathogen infections, particularly tick-transmitted rickettsial disease agents Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Ehrlichia canis. His research also is focused on understanding how the tick-transmitted bacteria are able to adapt to tick and vertebrate host environments.
Dr. Ganta earned a bachelor of science and master of science from Andhra University, Waltair, India, and a doctorate from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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The lecture series is comprised of distinguished scientists from other academic institutions who are invited by the USA College of Medicine basic science departments to present a seminar showcasing their latest research findings. Faculty, staff and students are strongly encouraged to attend.
