Ammar Zafar

Bacterial geneticist working on host-pathogen interactions (K. pneumoniae; S pneumoniae). Dept. of Micro & Immuno. Assoc. Prof., Emory School of Medicine

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

Our study appearing in @NatureComms showing the importance of the T6SS of Klebsiella pneumoniae in gut colonization. We combined tn-seq with metagenomics and identified new microbiota targets and T6SS regulators.
https://t.co/EmSdhvG7f1

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

After 6 wonderful years at Wake Forest school of medicine the Zafar lab is officially open now at Emory School of Medicine in the dept. of microbiology and immunology!

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

Post Doc Juan Valencia-Bacca representing the Zafar/Haas lab at the mid-Atlantic microbial pathogenesis meeting #mampm describing the role of gut complement in controlling K pneumoniae!

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

Initially identified by Virginia Miller’s group in their transposon mutagenesis screen before the classification of the T6SS. With help of @DrWalkerMsBanta we were able to put together this beautiful story decades in the making! Starting the year off on a good note!

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

Our study appearing in @NatureComms showing the importance of the T6SS of Klebsiella pneumoniae in gut colonization. We combined tn-seq with metagenomics and identified new microbiota targets and T6SS regulators.
https://t.co/EmSdhvG7f1

[David A. Rosen, MD PhD @DavidAaronRosen]

Interested in a meaningful postdoc evaluating vaccine efficacy in a variety of murine models? Consider applying to join us @WUSTL @WashUMedPedsID @KlebClub

https://t.co/rvVESXx8LX

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

@iaahmed123 @JasonSynaptic Good luck Ismail!

[Andreas Baumler @abaumler]

Do you know an exceptional early-career investigator in host-microbe interactions? Don't miss this chance to nominate a rising star for our Infection and Immunity 2025 New Voices in Microbiology Collection by the August 30 deadline.

Nominate now: https://t.co/KHeW1H6aRc

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

First rugby medal for the USA in over a 100 years! 🥳🥳🎉🎉

[NBC Sports @NBCSports]

THE TRUCK STICK THAT MADE HISTORY. 💥🏉

USA women's rugby sevens win their first-ever Olympic medal in a STUNNING FINISH.

@USARugby | #ParisOlympics

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

@CL_Holmes @MGoBacteria @FleemanLab @OlayaRendueles @KlebClub @GordonConf I can confirm that I finally got home past midnight Eastern standard time!

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

@KLCookLab @TheVFoundation @mpdrc @oncoscientist @wakeforestmed @WakeCancer Congratulations 🍾

[Salvador Almagro-Moreno @bioetry]

An important step towards building a scientific career is to review articles in stablished journals

Often senior Postdocs and new PIs do not get invited as they are not in the Editorial Manager system yet

If you would like to be considered as a reviewer for @PLOSPathogens DM me

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

@SunnyShinLab Thank you Sunny!

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

Today is a good day, which is made possible because of the support of my lab members, mentors (Jeff Weiser, Tom Silhavy and Virginia Miller) and colleagues.

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

@joeyzacks Thanks Joe!

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

@MGoBacteria Thanks Jay!! 😊

[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

@lauraamike Congratulations Laura!!

[Alfred M. Mays @amays_bwfund]

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May we reflect on why disparities exist and may we remain poised to address them. Staying the course! @BWFUND #bwfdiversity

[Olaya Rendueles @OlayaRendueles]

#JobAlert
Interested in a #Postdoc in microbial genetics ?
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Join me in #Toulouse, a vibrant dynamic city ☀️ offering high quality of life & near 🏔️ &🏖️
Applications until end of month.
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[Daniel Wozniak @daniel_wozniak6]

Want to work on polymicrobial infections? Looking for motivated postdocs to join our team!  Apply here: https://t.co/L6XnaOw2Uj
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[Ammar Zafar @az1980micro]

Interested in how pathogens cause invasive disease? Then walkover to my student Giovanna Hernandez poster on hypervirulent Klebsiella ability to translocate from the gut and cause invasive disease.