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been ten years since I made a protein. needs a little optimization yet, but we're excited!

Our latest work is out in mSphere! We show a role for caspase-4 in corneal surface epithelial cells in responding to invasive P. aeruginosa, and a hint that Exotoxin S blocks pyroptosis… somehow. Stay tuned for the somehow. We’re working hard on it! journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/ms…

Great The Scientist article on the latest dogma-challenging work from Dr Holly Chinnery Prof Laura Downie and team. T cells wandering in & out of the cornea at all times??? the-scientist.com/news/specializ…

Never get tired of a good SOEing PCR.

Hello fellow scientists. We still like PHCbi -80 freezers, right? Any other brands I should give a serious look?

I'm still figuring out where my online science community is, and for the time being, will try to crosspost in a few places and see what sticks. Twitter/X: Abby Kroken Blue Sky: akroken.bsky.social Mastodon: [email protected]

Lots of firsts for me at #2023MMPC! First speaker ribbon 😊

First Kroken lab posters! Hope you got a chance to visit Rachel and Adam! #2023MMPC

happy #FluorescenceFriday from the omega cell!

Can P. aeruginosa adopt an intracellular lifestyle? In #JBacteriology, researchers review studies that observe intracellular P. aeruginosa in vitro, as well as contextualize these findings with the few studies that report similar observations in vivo. asm.social/1P7

The 2025 Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference, hosted by Loyola University Chicago, will be held October 3-5. We have a website where you can find additional information and begin making your plans! mmpconference2025.com

Registration for MMPC 2025 opens today! We can’t wait to see you in St. Charles, IL, for the first MMPC hosted by Loyola University Chicago! mmpconference2025.com/registration