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

Medical Entomology Section

Tom G. Schwan, Ph.D.

Molecular Genetics Section

Patricia Rosa, Ph.D.

Plague Section

B. Joseph Hinnebusch, Ph.D.

Gene Regulation Section

Frank Gherardini, Ph.D.

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