6/17/2025
Glial cells support normal brain function by maintaining ion and neurotransmitter homeostasis, by regulating local blood flow and by stabilizing the blood brain barrier. Many diseases present with an impairment…
6/17/2025
The Spencer lab studies host-pathogen interactions of Gram-positive bacteria, focusing on the major neonatal pathobiont Group B Streptococcus (GBS). GBS can asymptomatically colonize the female genital tract, leading to transmission…
6/17/2025
The Sperling lab focuses on the role of the immune system in the development and progression of lung disease. In mouse models, we have made significant contributions to our understanding…
6/17/2025
To treat cancer effectively, great efforts have been devoted to molecularly targeted therapy. While there have been great examples of success, cancer cells often develop drug resistance to evade therapy.…
