Jacobs is an expert on a poxvirus called vaccinia. He has genetically engineered vaccinia as a vehicle against infectious agents, bioterrorism threats, cancer and other viruses, including HIV.

Mor is a molecular biologist and biochemist whose research focuses on using plants to produce useful and therapeutic polypeptides, proteins and enzymes.

Clark-Curtiss is a microbial geneticist who studies Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis. She investigates how these bacteria survive and grow within human cells to cause TB.

Koskan is a community-engaged public health and health communication researcher by training. She enjoys working with communities to identify solutions to prevent and control diseases.

Gur-Arie is an assistant professor with Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Her expertise lies at the intersection of ethics, global health and policy.

Anna Cunningham is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Assistant Director of Teaching & Learning in the School of Math & Natural Sciences, and the Co-Director of Teaching, Innovation, & Excellence in the New College.