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Carol A. Nacy
Carol A. Nacy (born 1948) is a microbiologist and immunologist focused on the immune response of bacterial and parasitic disease. Education and academic career Nacy did her undergraduate and PhD studies at Catholic University of America, Catholic University in Washington, DC receiving her degree in 1976. She did her postdoc work at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in the Department of Rickettsial Diseases and then became a staff scientist at the same institute for 17 years. Her research concerned the understanding and treatment of a number of infections including those caused by ''Francisella tularensis'' and ''Leishmania major''. Industrial career Nacy founded Sequella in 1997 and continues as CEO. Sequella focuses on clinical stage antibiotic development, in particular against ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' (TB). Awards and honors Nacy was the president of the American Society for Microbiology, American Society of Microbiology (1996-1997) and the Society for Leuk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catholic University Of America
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Roman Catholic research university in Washington, D.C. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by U.S. Catholic bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Its campus is adjacent to the Brookland neighborhood, known as "Little Rome", which contains 60 Catholic institutions, including Trinity Washington University, the Dominican House of Studies, and Archbishop Carroll High School, as well as the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. CUA's programs emphasize the liberal arts, professional education, and personal development. The school stays closely connected with the Catholic Church and Catholic organizations. The re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
