Research Faculty in Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology
Fifteen faculty members from six departments participate in the METX training track. Their research covers numerous topics related to human and environmental health, exposure biology, host pathogenesis, bacterial pathogenesis, microbial biology including bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the roles of microbes in the environment. Basic research utilizes diverse approaches, including biochemistry, genetics, genomics, ecology, and imaging to address questions at the forefront of microbial biology and toxicology.