Derrick Samuelson, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Division
402-559-8834
402-559-8210

Information
- BSc: Microbiology, Montana State University, 2009
- PhD: Molecular Biosciences, Washington State University, 2013
- Clinical Research Certificate: Tulane University, 2017
- Post-doctoral Researcher: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 2019
The research in Dr. Samuelson's laboratory is directed toward understanding the mechanisms by which the intestinal microbiota regulates pulmonary host defense against respiratory pathogens. They are interested in delineating the microbial communities and/or the microbial metabolites that inform immune cell programming and trafficking, pro-inflammatory cytokine production, and epithelial permeability in people who chronically consume alcohol. Dr. Samuelson's studies aim to define the intestinal microbial constituents that mediate pulmonary host defense against respiratory pathogens.
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Department of Internal Medicine
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division
985910 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5910