Erin McMaster
Research Assistant University of Oxford, United Kingdom (UK) Email: erin.mcmaster@biology.ox.ac.uk
VALIDATE Role: Network Affiliate
Research Keywords: Mycobacteria, Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM), Tuberculosis (TB), Anti-Tuberculous Drug Development, One Health, Environmental Changes, Bacterial Survival and Behaviour, Host-Pathogen Interactions, TB Prevention, Zoonotic Disease, Human, Cattle, and Badger Health, Infectious Diseases, Microbial Adaptation, Resilient Bacteria, Pathogen Evolution
Biography: I am a molecular biologist with a keen interest in understanding how mycobacteria adapt to their environments and impact health. My research journey began in Cape Town, South Africa, where I worked on anti-tuberculous drug development, deepening my fascination with these resilient bacteria. Now, as part of Dr. Rachel Tanner’s group, I study how environmental factors shape the survival and immunogenicity of non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Our lab takes a One Health approach to TB prevention, investigating how mycobacteria influence immune responses across humans, cattle, and badgers. By integrating environmental microbiology with immunology, I aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of mycobacterial infections and potential intervention strategies.
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