Faculty Overview

Koci, Matthew D

Prestage Department of Poultry Science
mdkoci@ncsu.edu
919-515-5388
919-515-2625 fax

My laboratory works to understand the immune mechanisms which allow an animal to recognize, respond, eliminate, and develop resistance to pathogens. Our approach involves understanding both cellular and molecular aspects of the host response. Currently there are three primary research projects in the laboratory. 1) Understanding the key innate immune responses involved in pathogenesis and disease resolution of astrovirus induced gastroenteritis, a major cause of diarrhea in turkey poults, and humans. 2) Understanding how genetic polymorphisms in innate immune response genes affect resistance and susceptibility to infection. 3) Understanding how changes in the intestinal microflora affects gut physiology, mucosal immunity, and ultimately the overall health of the animal.

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Speaker at an international conference | Visiting faculty | Advisor for international students | Host for international faculty | Host for international post-doc

Projects:
Collaboration with Dr. Lihong Zhao Research project
05/01/2016 - 12/31/2017
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Prestage Department of Poultry Science: University of Adelaide Student Exchange Development project
05/17/2017 - 05/27/2017
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Prestage Department of Poultry Science Multicultural Scholars Program Special Experiential Learning Training/Workshop
05/06/2017 - 05/22/2017
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Prestage Department of Poultry Science Multicultural Scholars Program Special Experiential Learning Training/Workshop
07/20/2016 - 08/12/2016
Funding Agency/Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Institutional Partner: University of Adelaide, Australia

Project Collaborations:
Development of novel Salmonella control practices and integrated education program to reduce Salmonellosis
01/01/2012 - 01/01/2017
Funding Agency/Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
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