Venkata Aparna Lakshmi Manchikalapudi, MS (Biomed), MS (Biotech)

Molecular Technologist

Email: venkata.manchikalapudi@uttyler.edu
Department: Mycobacteria and Nocardia Laboratory

Clinical and/or Research Interests:

I began my career in 2019, conducting research on immune signaling pathways involved in neuroinflammation and cancer pyroptosis. This foundational work sparked a deep interest in the role of the immune system across various disease contexts.

In 2024, I transitioned to a clinical focus by joining in this Mycobacteria/Nocardia Laboratory, where I utilize advanced molecular diagnostic techniques to enhance the detection and management of pathogens such as Mycobacterium, Nocardia, and aerobic actinomycetes-orgasnisms that significantly impact cell-mediated immunity. I am committed to integrating molecular tools into patient care, particularly for antimicrobial resistance surveillance, to enable timely and precise therapeutic decisions. By bridging immune biology with pathogen genomics, my goal is to advance the understanding of host-pathogen interactions and resistance mechanisms, ultimately advancing both clinical practice and translational research.