Overview

Molecular pathogenesis research includes the study of host-pathogen interactions at the level of cellular and molecular networks with applications to the understanding of virulence factors, host resistance to pathogens, emerging (and resurgent) infectious disease agents. An exciting new area under development is the study of the characterization of microbial communities in infectious disease situations. Faculty are studying the range of complex molecular relationships involved in host-symbiont and host-pathogen interactions. Other faculty are studying the power of innate host resistance to HIV viral infection and the mechanisms of oncogenesis induced by viral infection.

 

 

Image provided by V. Young, MD, PhD

Overview Faculty