Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Mishra's lab at Albany Medical College studies how lung cells respond to tuberculosis, a serious infectious disease. They focus on understanding the role of specific immune signaling pathways in the lungs to maintain health and prevent disease progression. By exploring how lung cells communicate with immune cells, the lab aims to uncover new strategies for developing therapies and vaccines against tuberculosis.

Dr. Wei Sun's lab at Albany Medical College focuses on creating innovative vaccines to fight against plague, a serious infectious disease caused by Yersinia pestis. The lab is particularly interested in developing Yersinia outer-membrane vesicle vaccines to offer more effective protection than current options. By studying how these vesicles can stimulate the immune system, they aim to contribute significantly to public health by addressing the threat of plague, especially in cases of drug-resistant strains.