Dr. Kartik Chandran's lab focuses on the investigation of viral pathogens, particularly enveloped RNA viruses, to develop new vaccines and therapeutic antibodies. Their research includes studying the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, which is a severe threat to public health, and creating fast, adaptable strategies for combating various emerging infectious diseases. Through collaborative efforts, they aim to generate effective immunization strategies and improve our understanding of viral pathogenesis.

William Robert Jacobs leads a research lab focused on understanding how Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), interacts with the immune system. His lab investigates a specialized protein transport system called Esx5, which is important for the bacterium's ability to cause disease and evade the immune response. By studying a mutant version of this bacterium, which acts as a potential vaccine, the lab aims to identify and characterize key proteins involved in TB pathogenesis and immunity.