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This profile is part of a series to highlight the researchers who will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 14 for UNMC\u2019s Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator Award recipients.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Distinguished Scientist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Distinguished Scientist Award \u2014 which is sponsored by the chancellor \u2014 recognizes researchers who have been among the most productive scientists at UNMC during the past five years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  • Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Rey Carabeo, PhD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Title: <\/strong>Professor, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, UNMC College of Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Joined UNMC:<\/strong>\u00a0October 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hometown:<\/strong>\u00a0San Francisco Bay Area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Describe your research focus in three words or less: <\/strong>Host-pathogen interactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why is research important in the world today? <\/strong>Research pushes the boundaries of our understanding of nature, resulting in discoveries, innovation and solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My research will make a difference because: <\/strong>It is focused on a clinically relevant pathogen, Chlamydia trachomatis,<\/em> that globally, causes more than 100 million new reported cases of the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia annually. Because Chlamydia<\/em> infections often are asymptomatic, infected individuals do not seek treatment and unknowingly transmit the pathogen to their sexual partners. If left untreated, infection can lead to more serious reproductive complications, including infertility. My research group is investigating how Chlamydia<\/em> interacts with cells that line the genital tract and how the interaction leads to disease, with the hope that our contributions will help in the research community\u2019s efforts in identifying better treatments and developing a protective vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The best advice I\u2019ve ever received is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • \u201cNever lose sight of the big picture.\u201d Research is not about data, publications and recognition. Ultimately, it is about finding ways to improve human health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cSurround yourself with friends and colleagues who are more clever than you.\u201d This is about learning new things and being exposed to new perspectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Three things you may not know about me are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • I can write backwards and mirror-image with my left hand, in cursive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • I was a volunteer in the London 2012 Olympics as a reserve greeter at London-Gatwick airport. I wasn\u2019t chosen as a dance performer for the opening ceremony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • In college, I occasionally earned money by recording laugh tracks for new comedy TV shows. Have you heard of Marblehead Manor?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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