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
Lindsay Kalan
Position title: Assistant Professor, Medical Microbiology & Immunology
Email:
lkalan
Phone: Office: (608) 262-6977, Laboratory: 262-6980
Address:
6155 Microbial Sciences Building
Mark Mandel
Position title: Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology & Immunology
Email:
mmandel
Phone: Office: (608) 261-1170, Laboratory: (608) 261-1171
Address:
5155 Microbial Sciences Building