PhD in Biology - Infectious Diseases and the Microbiome in New York United States | New York University

Scientists in the Department of Biology and the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology employ genomic techniques to investigate various infectious diseases, such as the malaria-causing Plasmodium parasite, trichomonad species, tick-borne pathogens, Brugia malayi, and respiratory viruses like influenza. Their work encompasses analyzing host-pathogen relationships, tracking the molecular epidemiology of disease-causing agents, investigating the evolution and spread of infections, and creating models to predict disease severity.

Concurrently, departmental research examines human and environmental microbiomes—the combined genetic material of microbes inhabiting areas like lung cavities or urban gardens. With modern sequencing advancements, researchers can now analyze these intricate microbial ecosystems to deepen understanding of microorganisms and their impacts on human health, wildlife, and ecological systems. There's growing recognition of the fragile equilibrium among microbes in diverse habitats and how disruptions to these communities influence both health and the environment.