Caleb Buerger
BS ’21, Biochemistry, University of Vermont
MS ’22, Microbiology and Immunology, University at Buffalo
Thesis Title
Investigating the role of peripheral nerve damage in chronic Toxoplasma infection
Awards/Grants/Honors
- Presidential Scholar Merit Finalist (Society for Leukocyte Biology, 2025)
- Neter award finalist (Buffalo conference on microbial pathogenesis, 2026)Academic Achievement award (PPBS, Jun '23)
- Ernest Witebsky Memorial Award for Proficiency in Microbiology (Micro&Immuno dept, Jun '24)
- Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31) (NIAID, Jun '25)
Graduate School Activities
- GEM Community Involvement Volunteer
Extracurricular Interests
- Board games, camping, woodworking