Mark Rodgers, MS

  • Research Technician Manager

Why did you choose the University of Pittsburgh?

I choose the University for it's high quality research positions and a great place to do science in the city of Pittsburgh.

Education & Training

  • MS in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, University of Maryland, 2005
  • BS in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Penn State University, 2002

Research Interests

Immunology and pathogenesis of M. tuberculosis. M.tb Vaccine Development and Improving drug treatments.

Publications

Rodgers MA, Ameel C, Ellis-Connell AL, Balgeman AJ, Maiello P, Barry GL, Friedrich TC, Klein E, O-Connor SL, Scanga CA. 2018. Preexisting Simian Immunodeficieny Virus Increases Susceptibilty to Tuberculosis in Mauritian Cynomolgus Macaques. Infect Immun. 86. 12:e00565. doi: 10.1128/IAI.00565-18. | View abstract