Melany is a researcher with a PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri. Her main research interests lie in the field of infectious diseases and host-pathogen interactions. Using a range of cutting-edge techniques in molecular and cellular biology, as well as next-generation sequencing technology, Melany investigates the role of innate-like cell types in immune modulation, vaccine protection and disease progression. She also has experience using genetically edited large animal models to gain deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying infectious diseases.