Karen Dobos

Dr. Dobos serves as the Scientific Director for the CSU Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) at Foothills campus and was one of the key communicators for the RBL network during and after the COVID pandemic. She is also an active contributor on the importance of sustaining and modernizing all 12 RBLs.

The Dobos laboratory research program is primarily focused on diseases caused by Mycobacterium spp. Her laboratory pursues biomarker research, descriptive, comparative studies of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains, and novel non-classical antigen discovery for the development of 2nd generation vaccines and diagnostic assays. Specifically, the laboratory utilizes mass spectrometry, models of tuberculosis, and collaborations with clinical research groups to define macromolecules and nanovesicles engaged in host-parasite interactions. This is accomplished through highly collaborative studies within and outside of the University.

Finally, Dr. Dobos merged her passion for education, outreach, and research to develop a TB outreach program at local and regional high schools with annual activities during the week of World TB Day (March 24).