Biography:
Lucas Cotrik is a medical student dedicated to the study of parasitic diseases, with a particular focus on the genetic diversity and virulence mechanisms of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease. His research explores how variations among Discrete Typing Units (DTUs) influence host–parasite interactions, immune evasion, and clinical outcomes. In 2025, he will present this work, “Virulence Factors and Genetic Diversity of Trypanosoma cruzi: Implications for Pathogenesis Mechanisms,” highlighting new perspectives on how parasite heterogeneity shapes disease progression and challenges current diagnostic and control strategies.
Title : Virulence factors and genetic diversity of Trypanosoma cruzi: Implications for pathogenesis mechanisms