Lab Overview
Our research focuses on the complex interactions between host immunity and pathogens. Through patient-oriented studies, we use advanced genetic, immunologic, and mathematical modeling to identify host-specific mechanisms of disease. Projects include studies investigating the effect of chronic inflammation on cardiovascular disease, host factors involved in HIV persistence, and the impact of methamphetamine (MA) use on worsening health outcomes in people with HIV (PWH). The overarching goal of our work is to improve outcomes for individuals affected by infectious diseases and substance use disorders.