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.