Microbial Genomics
Javan Kisaka, PhD
Instructor in Medicine
- Phone: 314-362-8838
- Email: javan@wustl.edu
Dr. Kisaka specializes in cell, structural and molecular microbiology and currently works in the Kyei Lab.
Makedonka Mitreva, PhD
The Robert E. and Louise F. Dunn Professor of Medical Sciences, Departments of Medicine and Genetics
- Phone: 314-286-2005
- Fax: 314-286-1810
- Email: mmitreva@wustl.edu
Dr. Mitreva is an internationally acclaimed scientist who leads a basic and translational science research program focused on neglected tropical diseases. Her long-term commitment is to unravel the cellular and molecular complexities of helminths (parasitic nematodes and platyhelminths), leading to identification of drug targets and facilitating genome-informed helminth surveillance.
Bruce A. Rosa, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 3142861897
- Email: barosa@wustl.edu
Dr. Rosa’s experience in the statistical analysis of complex datasets (utilizing multiple types of evidence spanning treatments or species) has led to the identification differentially expressed genes, drug targets and pathways of interest for experimental verification.
Gregory Storch, MD
Ruth L Siteman Professor of Pediatrics
- Phone: 314-286-2887
- Email: storch@wustl.edu
Research interest: Virology and the molecular identification of new and emerging pathogens.
Gary J. Weil, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Molecular Microbiology
- Phone: 314-747-5198
- Fax: 314-454-5293
- Email: gweil@wustl.edu
Dr. Weil’s research group conducts research on filarial nematode parasites that cause important tropical diseases such as elephantiasis and river blindness. This includes basic research on parasite biology and translational research to develop improved diagnostic tests and treatments.