Professor
Department of Dermatology
School of Medicine
Professor
Department of Pathology
School of Medicine
Member
Molecular Oncology Program
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
My lab investigates fungal pathogens including Candida, Aspergillus and Cryptococcus, in addition to fungal virulence factors including phospholipase B, germination, adhesion, and biofilm formation.
Research Information
Research Interests
Dr. Ghannoum's research is focused on defining the role of the bacteriome and mycobiome (the bacterial and fungal community) in cancer. His expertise in the area of polymicrobial biofilms provides an important area of cancer research in view of the recent association of polymicrobial biofilms in colorectal cancer and Crohn’s disease.
External Appointments
Director, Center for Medical Mycology
University Hospitals