In the Carey Lab, we study pathogenic mycobacteria, including the globally significant pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Our scientific goal is to understand how bacterial strain diversity impacts clinically relevant phenotypes, such as antibiotic resistance and vaccine escape. To do so, we use high-throughput, cutting edge genetic tools and in vitro and in vivo models. We hope that in the long term, the knowledge we gain will help improve diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines for M. tuberculosis and other pathogenic mycobacteria.

We strive to create a lab that values and is supportive of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We aim to create a working environment where career goals are mentored, individual learning styles are respected, and teamwork is valued.

We are thankful to be conducting our research in beautiful Salt Lake City at the University of Utah. We acknowledge that this land, which is named for the Ute Tribe, is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. The University of Utah recognizes and respects the enduring relationship that exists between many Indigenous peoples and their traditional homelands. We respect the sovereign relationship between tribes, states, and the federal government, and we affirm the University of Utah’s commitment to a partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research, education, and community outreach activities. For more information, please click here.

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