We study the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium parvum, a leading cause of diarrheal illness in young children, and an economically important veterinary pathogen. We use a combination of genetics, genomics and cell biology approaches to understand parasite biology and develop novel therapeutics for cryptosporidiosis.

Molecular Genetics for Cryptosporidium

Vinayak et al 2015. Nature, 523: 477

Drug efficacy model for Cryptosporidiosis

Manjunatha*, Vinayak* et al 2017. Nature, 546: 376