Bagaitkar Lab
The Bagaitkar Lab studies the complex interactions between innate immune cells, epithelial cells, and microbial colonizers at the oral mucosal barrier.
Bailey Lab
Under the direction of Michael Bailey, PhD, the Bailey Lab investigates the integrative mechanisms by which the gut microbiome – a diverse community of microorganisms that coexist within our gastrointestinal tract – influences health.
Bakaletz Lab
The Bakaletz Lab, led by Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, has been funded for over 25 years to study the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of diseases. The primary focus of the lab’s work has been to design and test vaccine candidates that can prevent and/or resolve otitis media, or middle ear infection, and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Bline Lab
Under the direction of Katherline Bline, MD, the Bline Lab focuses on the host immune responses to severe lower respiratory tract infections in children, with an emphasis on the role of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC).
Feng Lab
Under the directions of Zongdi Feng, PhD, the Feng Lab focuses on understanding the life cycle and pathogenesis of human hepatitis viruses and identifying methods to improve the outcome of diseases caused by these infections.
Gunn Lab
The Gunn Lab's primary focus is determining the molecular mechanisms underlying chronic carriage of Salmonella Typhi in the gallbladder, which is mediated by biofilm formation on gallstones. Typhoid fever, caused by S. Typhi, is a global disease that disproportionately affects children.
Kapoor Lab
Many important human viruses lack appropriate animal models, restricting studies of viral pathogenesis and immunity. The Kapoor Lab is characterizing several newly identified rodent viruses to develop informative surrogate models for their human homologs.