A

Acanthamoeba

Acanthamoeba is a microscopic, free-living amoeba that can cause rare, but severe infections of the eye, skin, and central nervous system.

Associated Labs
Our Focus

CERID’s research focuses on structural genomic studies through the Van Voorhis’ lab’s affiliated project, the Seattle Structural Genomics Center for Infectious Disease (SSGCID).

B

Balamuthia

Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free-living amoeba found in the environment throughout the world. While rare, it can cause a serious infection of the brain and spinal cord that is usually fatal.

Associated Labs
Our Focus

CERID’s research focuses on structural genomic studies through the Van Voorhis’ lab’s affiliated project, the Seattle Structural Genomics Center for Infectious Disease (SSGCID) and drug design through collaboration with the Kyle lab at University of Georgia (UGA).

N

Naegleria

Naegleria fowleri (commonly referred to as the “brain-eating amoeba”) is a free-living microscopic amoeba.

Associated Labs
Our Focus

CERID's work involves structural genomic studies through the Van Voorhis’ lab’s affiliated project, Seattle Structural Genomics Center for Infectious Disease and in collaboration with the Kyle lab at University of Georgia.