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What we do
Our immune system is the barrier that keeps pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, from replicating in our bodies and causing disease. Virtually all organisms have some sort of immune system. Bacteria have an immune system that stops bacterial viruses (phages). Interestingly, the immune systems of humans and bacteria use similar 鈥渕olecular machines鈥 to recognize and respond to invading threats. Our lab studies these machines and the interplay between hosts and their pathogens in both humans and bacteria. The ultimate goal of our work is to better understand infectious diseases to enable development the next generation of therapeutics.
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Where we are
Situated at the foot of Colorado's Front Range and a mile high in elevation, our lab can be found in the new听听(JSCBB). Our neighbors include labs from the听Department of Biochemistry, the听BioFrontiers Institute, and the听Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.