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Acceptable Samples – Credibility AssessmentAll environmental biothreat samples, collected appropriately and packaged by a certified individual, must be analyzed by a New York State Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) accredited testing…

Structure and Function of Cell’s Protein-Synthesizing “Machine”The Agrawal Laboratory studies the mechanism of protein-synthesis, or gene translation, in humans and in pathogenic bacteria. Ribosomes, which lie at the center of the protein synthesis…

Dr. Sudha Chaturvedi is the Director of the Mycology Laboratory, which serves as the comprehensive reference facility for fungal diagnostics for all NYSDOH-licensed clinical laboratories, including hospitals, academic medical centers,…

The Division of Environmental Health Sciences (DEHS) is comprised of three environmental testing laboratories:Organic Analytical ChemistryInorganic and Nuclear ChemistryEnvironmental BiologyThese laboratories provide routine public health…

Dr. Chou received her doctoral degree in biomedical engineering from UCLA and completed her postdoctoral fellowship training at Center for Regenerative Medicine in Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. At UCLA, Dr.…

The current research focus in Dr. Chu's laboratory involves the studies of the heterogeneous atmospheric reactions on ice-cloud and particle surfaces and photochemistry of ice. These reactions occur in both the troposphere and lower…

The Advanced Light Microscopy and Image Analysis (ALM&IA) Core is a resource for investigators within the Wadsworth Center as well as those from outside institutions who require advanced light microscopy (LM) and/or image analysis as part of…

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a leading cause of death by an infectious agent. It is estimated that one-third of the world’s population is infected with M. tuberculosis and that 1.6 million people die of tuberculosis every year. Its deadly…

The ability to rapidly detect and respond to the intentional release of pathogens and toxins is vital in protecting the health and well-being of New Yorkers. The intentional release of Bacillus anthracis through the US Postal Service in 2001…

Tuberculosis is the number one killer among infectious diseases and is responsible for 2 to 3 million deaths per year around the world. The recent emergence of multi- and extensively drug resistant strains (MDR and XDR, respectively) represents a…

As Director of the Division of Laboratory Operations, Dr. Glaser provides overall programmatic, staffing, and budgetary guidance and direction to all programs within the Division, ensuring the best possible support services to all the Center's…

Mycobacteria are a diverse family of bacteria that includes the pathogens that cause the specific diseases tuberculosis, Hansen’s disease (leprosy) and Buruli Ulcer. Other environmental mycobacteria cause opportunistic infections in soft tissues,…

My research and teaching interests lie in the field of Environmental Health. Active research programs include:Effects of particulate matter on daily morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases in large cities.Chemical…

The Tissue Resources Program oversees all tissue banking activities and services provided in New York State, from donor solicitation to clinical use. Public Health Law Article 43-B, enacted in 1990, established the Commissioner's authority…

A long-term research focus has been the generation of immunologic memory. The T cells which are responsible for immunologic memory differ, both phenotypically and functionally, from naive T cells. Memory T cells play a central role in all aspects of…

My laboratory develops improved methods of detecting, identifying and characterizing parasites that infect humans, as well as investigating pathogenicity and sources of infection.  Because culture is not possible as a means of enhancing…

Dr. Mantis’ research focuses on host-pathogen interactions and the development of vaccines for biodefense and emerging infectious diseases (BDEID). His primary interest is in the role of antibodies in conferring immunity to airborne, foodborne and…

Our laboratory studies the molecular biology of coronaviruses, a family of enveloped RNA viruses that cause respiratory, enteric, and neurologic diseases in mammalian and avian hosts. In humans, four endemic coronaviruses are responsible for highly…

The focus of the McDonough Laboratory is gene regulation in the context of bacterial pathogenesis, or the means by which bacteria cause disease. The team is primarily interested in two well known pathogens: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the…

Education and training of first responders, clinicians, laboratorians, and other critical partners help ensure all essential personnel understand the risks associated with biological threat agents, know how to work through defined communication…