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Mycobacteria Research Labs

The Mycobacteria Research Laboratories, founded in 1986, is an internationally recognized research and training center within the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology. With access to exceptional facilities and resources, the center leads fundamental and translational research to understand mycobacterial diseases and pathogens, and innovate models of disease, diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Members collaborate extensively with center peers, university colleagues, and a host of scientific partners around the world. Through teaching, training, and outreach, members have a global influence on the understanding and treatment of mycobacterial diseases.

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As an internationally recognized center of excellence and rooted in the land-grant mission of Colorado State University, the Mycobacterial Research Laboratories is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation in the study of mycobacterial diseases, including tuberculosis, leprosy, and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. Through advancing innovation, collaborative research, excellence in training and education, and global outreach, the foundational goal of the MRL is to fuel discoveries to eliminate mycobacterial diseases.

Mycobacterial diseases pose devastating health threats to humans and animals in the United States and worldwide. With your support for research, training or outreach we can create a healthier future- advancing innovative approaches and interventions to combat mycobacterial diseases, creating future leaders in biomedical research, and fostering engagement and collaboration within Colorado and across the globe. Give Now to Support MRL Research, Education and Outreach

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1682 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1682

Phone:

(970) 491-3308

E-mail: [email protected]

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