Dr. Mariette Barbier's lab at West Virginia University focuses on developing new therapeutic antibodies to combat infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, especially those that are resistant to multiple drugs. They are working on a unique antibody cocktail that targets a specific component of the bacterial cell wall called lipopolysaccharide, with the hope of improving treatment options for hard-to-treat infections. Through their research, they aim to better understand how these antibodies work and provide essential data to support innovative therapies for patients.

Dr. Edwin Chi Keung Wan's lab studies the mechanisms behind multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that causes inflammation and damage to the nervous system. By focusing on the interactions between specific immune cells in brain tissue, the lab aims to uncover new pathways that could lead to better treatments for MS. The research combines animal models and advanced imaging techniques to explore how particular proteins are involved in the disease process.