The Division of
Host-Microbe Systems & Therapeutics
Bringing together a diverse group of scientists and physicians for interdisciplinary research on the interactions of humans and the microbial world in both health and disease.
About the Host Microbe & Therapeutics DivisionWelcome to the Host Microbe Systems Division
Fundamental principles of microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, -OMICs (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and the human microbiome) and state-of-the-art systems biology are focused on the pathogenesis of common childhood infectious diseases and inflammatory disorders, to inspire innovative discovery programs and translational studies of new drugs and interventions to restore optimal health in childhood and throughout life.
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Division Chief, Division of Host Microbe Systems & Therapeutics
Discoveries
A Perturbed Gene Network Containing PI3K–AKT, RAS–ERK and WNT–ß- Catenin Pathways in Leukocytes is Linked to ASD Genetics and Symptom Severity
Nature Neuroscience, September 2019
Nathan Lewis, PhDAssociate Professor of Pediatrics and Bioengineering
Repurposed Heart and Flu Drugs Fight Staph Sepsis
Science Translational Medicine, March 2021
Victor Nizet, PhDDistinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Pharmacy
Highlights
Programs
Specialized Centers in Research in Pediatric Developmental Pharmacology (RPDP)
UCSD Center for Microbiome Innovation
Collaborative to Halt Antibiotic Resistant Microbes
Education & Training
The Division offers a T32 Fellowship Training Program for Pediatric Subspecialists in Clinical Pharmacology, supported by the NIH/NICHD.
Follow links of our individual faculty for diverse graduate research training opportunities for PhD, MD or PharmD students, postdoctoral scholars and clinical fellows.
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