Dr. Mustafa Mujtaba received his doctoral degree in Microbiology and Cell Science
from the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL), after which he conducted two years
of postdoctoral research in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain
Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston, MA). He is currently teaching and
conducting research in the Biological Sciences Department at Florida Gulf Coast University.
He is an active member of the American Association of Immunologists and the American
Society for Microbiology.
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Education
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- Ph.D. in Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida
- B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida
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Specialties
Toggle SpecialtiesAutoimmune disorders and cytokine function and modulation
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Research and Teaching Interests
Toggle Research and Teaching InterestsTeaching interests include Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology courses. Research
interests include development of antimicrobial peptides as well as how various cytokines
and superantigens modulate immune functions. Other research conducted in the lab include
the study of voltage-gated sodium ion channels and their modulation by potential sodium
channel blockers, such as local anesthetic and toxins.
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Courses Offered
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- BSC 4910C Senior Project: Research
- BSC 4911 Senior Project: Presentation
- MCB 2010C Microbiology with Lab
- MCB 3020C General Microbiology
- PCB 4233C Immunology
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Publications
Toggle PublicationsOur research work has been published in science research and education journals, such
as Viral Immunology, Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education, Council of Undergraduate
Research Quarterly, and the Journal of Immunology among others.
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Conference Presentations
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- American Association of Immunologists Immunology Conferences
- American Society for Microbiology's MICROBE Conference
- American Society for Microbiology Conference for Undergraduate Educators
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Grants & Awards
Toggle Grants & AwardsGrants:
- Seidler Student/Faculty Collaboration Research Fellowship (FGCU)
- Brodie Life Sciences Grant Award (FGCU)
- Professional Development Grant Award (FGCU)
- Venture Capital Fund Grant Award (FGCU)
