Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology
Pioneering research in infectious disease, cardiovascular immunology and cancer biology and teaching the next generation of health professionals.
Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology
Educating and training future physicians and investigators
Our faculty work closely with students in the medical program, the Biotechnology Master’s program and the Biomedical Sciences Research Master’s and PhD programs.
Medical students learn foundational knowledge in molecular biology, cell biology and microbiology throughout the program. We also offer research opportunities for medical, Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences students. Additionally, our faculty mentor postdoctoral fellows as they gain advanced training and research experience.
Research focus areas
Infectious disease
Exploring the underlying mechanisms of disease in important human pathogens such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), herpesviruses and malaria.
Infectious disease
Our investigators are experts in the study of neurovirology, an interdisciplinary field that examines the impact of viral infections on the central nervous system. This research seeks to understand and modulate the development of neurological symptoms associated with infection by viruses such as HIV and herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Immunology
Studying the role of inflammation and the immune system in human disease.
Cancer biology
Addressing many aspects of cancer biology, including the mechanisms of DNA replication and the identification of novel biomarkers that can be used to more accurately diagnose cancer.
Cancer biology
Our researchers focus on the study of the signaling pathways that promote development of pancreatic and lung cancers. These efforts are integrated in the Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center.
Infectious disease
Exploring the underlying mechanisms of disease in important human pathogens such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), herpesviruses and malaria.
Immunology
Studying the role of inflammation and the immune system in human disease.
Infectious disease
Our investigators are experts in the study of neurovirology, an interdisciplinary field that examines the impact of viral infections on the central nervous system. This research seeks to understand and modulate the development of neurological symptoms associated with infection by viruses such as HIV and herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cancer biology
Addressing many aspects of cancer biology, including the mechanisms of DNA replication and the identification of novel biomarkers that can be used to more accurately diagnose cancer.
Cancer biology
Our researchers focus on the study of the signaling pathways that promote development of pancreatic and lung cancers. These efforts are integrated in the Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center.
Infectious disease
Exploring the underlying mechanisms of disease in important human pathogens such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), herpesviruses and malaria.
Immunology
Studying the role of inflammation and the immune system in human disease.
Cancer biology
Addressing many aspects of cancer biology, including the mechanisms of DNA replication and the identification of novel biomarkers that can be used to more accurately diagnose cancer.
Infectious disease
Our investigators are experts in the study of neurovirology, an interdisciplinary field that examines the impact of viral infections on the central nervous system. This research seeks to understand and modulate the development of neurological symptoms associated with infection by viruses such as HIV and herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cancer biology
Our researchers focus on the study of the signaling pathways that promote development of pancreatic and lung cancers. These efforts are integrated in the Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center.
