Jason Cummings

Research Associate IV Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology

D120 RIC

(970) 492-4335

About Jason

Jason Cummings is a Research Associate IV and the Laboratory Manager for Dr. Slayden. He joined the Slayden lab in 2009 with a background in M. tuberculosis vaccine and drug testing in animals. In addition to M. tuberculosis, Jason works with Tier 1 select agents (B. pseudomallei, B. mallei, F. tularensis, Y. pestis, and B. anthracis) to determine novel drug efficacy in vitro and in vivo and use next generation sequencing as a tool to better understand host/pathogen interactions in the context of treatment. He is also tasked with managing ongoing NIH IDIQ and private company contracts. His lab manager responsibilities include maintaining regulatory compliance, personnel training, communication with outside vendors, and budgeting/ordering.

Education

BSc, University of Wyoming, 2003