About us
We are a molecular biology and evolution lab currently housed in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, KY, USA. Learn more about our lab here!
Our Research
Our research projects revolve around pathogen within-host dynamics and global molecular epidemiology. We apply and develop advanced "omic" techniques and evolutionary models, using biological samples from both human and animal model systems, to characterize the dynamic behavior of viruses and bacteria within the host and population. Our ultimate aim is to continue to improve these methods to better our understanding of the role of pathogen evolution in clinical and public health outcomes.
Our Team
We are a new addition to the University of Louisville and are looking to grow. Contact us for information on how to join the PhD program or become a member of the lab!
Brittany Rife Magalis, PhD
Assistant Professor
Zoey Wexler
PhD student, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Faezeh Rafiei
PhD student, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics