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Aria Eshraghi

Aria Eshraghi

Assistant Professor

Department: Department of Infectious Diseases & Immunology
Business Phone: (352) 294-4194
Business Email: ariaeshraghi@ufl.edu

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About Aria Eshraghi

Aria Eshraghi, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on bacterial pathogenesis, host–pathogen interactions, and the development of new strategies to prevent and treat bacterial infections, with a particular emphasis on Francisella.

Dr. Eshraghi’s laboratory integrates bacterial genetics, molecular microbiology, chemical biology, and animal models to investigate bacterial virulence and physiology. His group has contributed to understanding the Francisella Type VI secretion system, bacterial respiratory metabolism and bioenergetics, and the relationship between electron transport and antimicrobial susceptibility. His laboratory also develops small-molecule antimicrobials, immunomodulators, and host-directed therapeutic strategies.

Dr. Eshraghi leads an NIH-funded research program spanning fundamental bacterial pathogenesis through translational antimicrobial and vaccine development, including intellectual property arising from antimicrobial discovery efforts. He is also actively engaged in graduate and professional education, directing and teaching courses in veterinary microbiology and microbial pathogenesis and mentoring students and research trainees at multiple career stages.

Additional Positions:

  1. President

    2026 – Current · American Society for Microbiology-Florida Branch

  2. Vice President and President Elect

    2024 – 2026 · American Society for Microbiology-Florida Branch

Related Links:
Laboratory Website

Accomplishments

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. VME6934 – Topics in Veterinary Medical Sciences

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  2. VME6905 – Problems in Veterinary Medical Sciences

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  3. VEM5141 – Vet Microbiology

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  4. VME4906 – Problems in Veterinary Science

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  5. VME6907 – Mechanisms of Microbial Virulence Journal Club

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  6. VME7980 – Research for Doctoral Dissertation

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  7. VME7979 – Advanced Research

    College of Veterinary Medicine

Research Profile

Areas of Interest

  • Bacterial pathogenesis
  • Bacterial physiology
  • Development of novel antibiotics
  • Vaccine immunology

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

  1. Salmonella-mediated delivery of Francisella type VI secretion system proteins as antigens to induce protective immunity

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIAID

  2. HEC Pakistan – Nimra Khalid

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION PAKISTAN

Education

  1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics

    University of California, Los Angeles

  2. Bachelor of Arts (BA), Integrative Biology-Emphasis in Anatomy and Physiology

    University of California, Berkeley

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 294-4194
Emails:
Business:
ariaeshraghi@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 110880
 GAINESVILLE FL 32611
Business Street:
1945 SW 16th Avenue
 Gainesville FL 32608