Meet Key Faculty & Specific Research Interests

Javan Kisaka, PhD

Javan Kisaka, PhD

Instructor in Medicine

Dr. Kisaka specializes in cell, structural and molecular microbiology and currently works in the Kyei Lab.

Makedonka Mitreva, PhD

Makedonka Mitreva, PhD

Professor of Medicine of Medicine and Genetics

There are two main threads to Dr. Mitreva’s current research. The continued development of molecular information, bioinformatics tools, and reagents for the study of parasitic infections is crucial, therefore she takes advantage of next-generation technologies and implements comparative genomics approaches to study the biology and cellular pathways of these important parasites. The second area of her research is focused on the human microbiome. The approaches she undertakes in these two areas have the potential for significant impact due to the recent explosion in the amount of data requiring analysis.

Bruce A. Rosa, PhD

Bruce A. Rosa, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

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

Gregory Storch, MD

Ruth L Siteman Professor of Pediatrics

Research interest: Virology and the molecular identification of new and emerging pathogens.

Gary J. Weil, MD

Gary J. Weil, MD

Professor, Departments of Medicine and Molecular Microbiology

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.