Kim Walker

Murine Models of Klebsiella pneumoniae Gastrointestinal Infection Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kpn) is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen and a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract serves as a critical site for Kpn colonizati....

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Our new article in Current Protocols is out: Microbiologists, immunologists, host-pathogen folks: this one’s for you 🧬🦠 #Klebsiella #HostPathogen #Microbiology
Huge thanks to my mentor @azmicro.bsky.social for the guidance and support!

So excited that this is now online. It's been a huge collaborative effort to estimate the prevalence of capsule and O antigens associated with #klebsiella neonatal sepsis in Africa and South Asia. The first step to prioritising antigens for a vaccine to protect 1000s of newborns. #MicroSky #AMR

Can’t wait to see the updates😃!

Very excited to see this in print form! It was quite a journey and I learned ton along the way!

One of my favorite meetings!

Congrats Valeria!!!

Out fighting for my job with many “colleagues” in Raleigh, NC.
And thanks to @shonmcbride.bsky.social for the poster inspiration!

#StandUpForScience

I started to suggest that! We also use that phrasing frequently.

Agreed!! I guess this is just one of those circumstances where you can’t use similar phrasing 🫤. But I must add that I admire your attempt to find that similarity!

How about “plasmid-borne genes”?

Very useful indeed

Congrats Michael!

Klebsiella Seminar Series 2025 This form can be used to register only or register+submit an abstract for the 2025 Klebsiella Seminar Series. By registering, you will receive a Zoom Webinar link for attendance prior to the event. Re...

It's that time of year! Registration and abstract submission for the 6th Klebsiella Seminar Series is now open. Participation is free and abstracts are due by February 16th. See the link below for details, and reach out to the organizers with any questions:
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MAMPM February 2-4, 2025 Wintergreen Resort, Virginia

Last call! Abstracts are due Dec. 8 for the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Microbial Pathogenesis Meeting (MAMPM), which will be held Feb. 2-4, 2025. Lot's of short talk opportunities for trainees. Join us at the wonderful Wintergreen Resort for two days of great science! Please repost!

Some stunning contaminants found on old plates in the back of the cold room 😍🧫

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Wow! Congrats 🎉!!

Do you ❤️ capsules? Come learn NEW & INTERESTING things about capsules at our #ASMMicrobe2024  symposium! 4 talks to be selected from abstracts. Please spread the word! Abstracts are due soon!
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KlebClub Klebsiella Virtual Seminar Series

KlebClub registration is now open for the 5th annual Klebsiella Seminar Series! Follow the link below and register to attend (for free!) or submit an abstract.
We are excited for another great line up of keynote speakers this year!
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