David S. Peterson - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

David S. Peterson is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, University of Georgia, located in Athens, GA, USA. His research primarily focuses on the molecular and cellular aspects of infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on malaria and related parasitic infections.

Research Contributions

David S. Peterson has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases, particularly in understanding malaria and Cytauxzoon felis, a parasite affecting felines. His work includes exploring the genetic variability and antigenic properties of parasites, as well as developing innovative diagnostic techniques. Notable studies include the investigation of Plasmodium falciparum's calcium-dependent protein kinase 1, and the development of real-time PCR diagnostics for malaria detection. Peterson's research has provided valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms of parasitic infections and potential therapeutic interventions.

Aliases

David S. Peterson is also known by several aliases, including David Peterson, D.s. Peterson, D S Peterson, and David S Peterson. These variations can be found across different publications and databases.

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Total Citations 4822
h-index 28
Total Papers 50

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