University of Pittsburgh

Douglas K. Fischer

Postdoctoral associate





	
	


			

		Douglas Fischer	
		

		

	
Contact

    		

		dkf12@pitt.edu	
		

		
		
	
	
			

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541 Bridgeside Point II
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		Pittsburgh, PA 15219	
		

		
		
	



	
Education
	
	

	
MS in Computer Science, James Madison University, 2001
BA in Physics, Minor in Philosophy & Religion, Bridgewater College, 1995
        

              
   
  
 
 	
Research Summary
	
	

	
Current areas of research include Host-Pathogen Interactions, Viral/Bacterial Co-Infection Synergy, and Innate Immunity, particularly in chronic respiratory infection.

Other areas of interest include Emerging Infectious Diseases, Complex Adaptive Systems, Public Health Preparedness and Pandemic/Outbreak Response.
	
	




  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
 
 
   
   
















        









	
Research Lab Affiliation
	
	

	Ambrose Lab	
	










	
Why I Chose Pitt
	
	

	
The University of Pittsburgh has one of the strongest biomedical research programs in the country, and ranks highly in NIH funding. Pitt has a long history of innovations and breakthroughs in the biomedical sciences and is home to numerous noteworthy researchers. The cross-disciplinary and collaborative environment offers unique and exciting opportunities for work and education. All of this in a city voted one of the most livable in the country.
Abstracts:
  • Fischer DK, Lashua LP & Bomberger JM. Respiratory Viral Co-Infection Enhances Pseudomonas aeruginosa Antibiotic Resistance and Biofilm Growth on Airway Epithelial Cells. Pittsburgh Bacterial Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA; March 2012