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Work with our internationally recognized faculty to explore the science of infectious disease. Our focus on mentoring and teamwork will support your training.

Bacterial Pathogenesis
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Our research on bacterial pathogens focuses primarily on how these simple, single-celled organisms cause disease.  

Eukaryotic Pathogenesis
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Our research on pathogenic eukaryotes focuses on the basic biology of these complex pathogens and on host interactions in response to their infection.

Immunology
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Our research explores disease-causing pathogens, host immune responses to infection, immunity, immune regulation, mucosal vaccine adjuvants and vaccine development.

Virology
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We study a wide variety of viruses, including papillomaviruses, HIV and HCMV. We aim to understand and prevent viral infection and to develop antiviral therapies.

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Department News

Study Focuses on New, Safer Adjuvants for Vaccine Use
4/28/20

Terry D. Connell, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology, is leading research into the capacity of several bacterial molecules (LT-IIa, LT-IIb) to modulate immune responses to foreign antigens.

Forum Showcases 34 Medical Student Research Projects
4/27/20

Thirty-four original research projects from aspiring physician-scientists were on display at the 2020 Medical Student Research Forum.

Researchers Schoolwide Unite to Facilitate COVID-19 Testing
4/22/20

With COVID-19 tests and testing materials in short supply across the nation, researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have joined together to help compensate for the shortage.

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