Organization OverviewThe Laboratory of Human Genetics of Infectious Diseases studies the human genetic and immunological determinants of life-threatening infectious diseases. It aims to understand why some children and adults develop a life-threatening or lethal illness in the course of primary infection, while most people exposed to the same microbe remain unharmed. Our research covers five major themes: brain and lung viruses, skin viruses, autoantibodies to cytokines, mycobacterial diseases, and computational genetics. These topics are investigated by focused research teams. Our lab is proudly multicultural and diverse, bringing together a rich array of perspectives and experiences. We cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment. With several ongoing research studies, mult