I am interested in fundamental mechanisms of proteomics, microbiomes and host defense immunity in livestock and primates, and the impact of infection in the female genital tract. I have clinical and agricultural background coupled with basic immunology. I investigate reproductive immunobiology themes using proteomics, transcriptomics, and microbiology. I have assembled a network of collaborators in Austria, Brazil, Ireland, Portugal, South Africa, Switzerland, St Kitts and Nevis, USA, and England to explore innovative ways of improving animal production, welfare, and fertility. My postgraduate students are investigating diverse topics in animal and tissue culture models, including proteomics of seasonal weight loss in sheep, invitro protein production by endometrial epithelial cells, uterine proteome of bovine endometritis, controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in monkeys, microbiome of the bovine reproductive tract and host defense proteins in the genital tract of mammals. Recently I introduced two exciting livestock breeding initiatives in St Kitts and Nevis. These initiatives introduced genetic diversity and improved weaning rates of local cattle and goats, as well as preserve the local breeds.
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