Cooperative symbiotic relationships between humans and bacteria have historically been overlooked in the face of our struggle with bacterial pathogens. Yet, the bacteria that call our body “home” aid our survival against these pathogens by, for instance, competing with them for space and nutrients. Examples of cooperative and pathogenic relationships between organisms exist throughout the natural world, and our symbiosis faculty lead the way in studying animal:bacteria symbioses.
Investigators
Margaret Alexander
Position title: Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology & Immunology
Email:
mralexander2
Phone: 608-265-5200
Address:
6305 Microbial Sciences Building
Mark Mandel
Position title: Professor and Vice Chair of Medical Microbiology & Immunology
Email:
mmandel
Phone: Office: (608) 261-1170, Laboratory: (608) 261-1171
Address:
5155 Microbial Sciences Building
Federico Rey
Position title: Associate Professor of Bacteriology and Medical Microbiology & Immunology
Email:
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Phone: (608) 890-2046
Address:
5157 Microbial Sciences Building