Dr. U Thomas Meier's lab focuses on how the nucleolus, a crucial part of the cell that produces ribosomes, works and how its dysfunction can lead to diseases like dyskeratosis congenita. The team investigates the processes involved in ribosomal RNA modification, aiming to understand how these processes contribute to diseases and finding potential therapeutic interventions. This research could unveil new treatment strategies for patients with blood cell production disorders.

Dr. Louis M. Weiss's research lab focuses on understanding Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that causes severe brain infections in individuals with HIV/AIDS. The lab investigates the cyst wall of this parasite, which is crucial for its ability to persist and reactivate in the central nervous system. By identifying proteins that comprise this cyst wall and exploring their roles, the lab aims to develop new strategies for preventing opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients.