José Fachi, PhD

@zefachi

Scientist studying mucosal immunity and gut microbiota

St Louis, MO Joined February 2021

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Excited to share that I’ve joined VCU as an Assistant Professor and launched the Fachi Lab! We study how diet, the gut microbiota, and tissue-derived signals shape mucosal immunity, dysbiosis, and susceptibility to intestinal diseases, especially C. difficile infection.

José Fachi, PhD @zefachi Feb 12, 2025

Excited to share that our work is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Cell Host & Microbe! Check it out! @TheColonnaLab @VinoloM @pewtrusts
#Microbiology #Immunology #CellHostMicrobe

Cell Host & Microbe @cellhostmicrobe Feb 12, 2025

Our February issue is now live. Come explore the depths of microbiology!
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José Fachi, PhD @zefachi May 22, 2024

It was an honor to attend the Tsinghua-RIKEN International Summer Program in Beijing, China, and be part of the class of 2024. The experience included inspiring speakers from around the world and the formation of lifelong friendships.

José Fachi, PhD @zefachi Feb 3, 2024

Take a look at our newest review on the C. difficile infection mouse model

mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/2…

www.mdpi.com Reviewing the Clostridioides difficile Mouse Model: Insights into Infection Mechanisms Clostridioides difficile is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium associated with intestinal infection, manifesting a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal symptoms, ranging from mild diarrhea to severe...

José Fachi, PhD @zefachi Mar 29, 2023

PEW LA 2021