Chrissy Wager, PhD
About Chrissy Wager, PhD
Chrissy Wager, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, specializing in cell culture, flow cytometry, and protein analysis. She has a background in cell and molecular biology, with previous roles at the Illinois Institute of Technology and The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Work at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Currently, Chrissy Wager serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. She has been in this role since 2018, focusing on advanced research in the field of cell and molecular biology. Her work involves investigating critical aspects of host-pathogen interactions, particularly in relation to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This position allows her to apply her extensive skills in various advanced techniques, contributing to the institute's research objectives.
Previous Experience at Illinois Institute of Technology
Before her current role, Chrissy Wager worked at the Illinois Institute of Technology as a Senior Support Scientist from 2009 to 2011. During her two years there, she developed her expertise in biological research, which laid the foundation for her subsequent academic and research pursuits. This experience contributed to her proficiency in laboratory techniques and scientific methodologies.
Graduate Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Chrissy Wager completed her doctoral studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she was a Graduate Research Assistant and PhD Candidate from 2011 to 2016. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cell and Molecular Biology during this five-year period. Additionally, she held a Postdoctoral Fellow position at the same university for five months in 2017, further enhancing her research capabilities and expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Chrissy Wager holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cell and Molecular Biology from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology/Microbiology from the Illinois Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in advanced techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry, protein analysis, RNA analysis, and cytokine/chemokine analysis.
Research Interests and Focus
Chrissy Wager's research interests center on eicosanoid signaling pathways and the immune response of macrophages to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. She is actively involved in research related to host-pathogen interactions, contributing to a better understanding of how pathogens affect host immune responses. Her work aims to advance knowledge in the field of infectious diseases and immunology.