Laboratory of Zoonotic Pathogens
Tom G. Schwan, Ph.D., Chief
Scientists in the Laboratory of Zoonotic Pathogens (LZP) study diseases that are communicable from animals to humans. Specifically, LZP scientists
- Conduct research to delineate the molecular basis of interaction between pathogens and their arthropod vectors
- Define and identify pathogen and vector molecules that contribute to successful completion of pathogen transmission
- Conduct research to examine differential gene regulation of pathogens during their transmission cycle in vertebrate hosts and arthropod vectors
- Search for antigens to improve serological tests for the laboratory confirmation of zoonotic pathogens
- Maintain research expertise in tick and flea biology as needed for their involvement in pathogen maintenance and transmission
Office of the Chief
Tom G. Schwan, Ph.D.
Gene Regulation Section
Frank Gherardini, Ph.D.
Medical Entomology Section
Tom G. Schwan, Ph.D.
Molecular Genetics Section
Patricia Rosa, Ph.D.
Plague Section
B. Joseph Hinnebusch, Ph.D.
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