My research involves comparative genomics of closely related finch species. I am using this approach to investigate how immune genes influence the susceptibility of birds to salmonellosis.
 Dr. Tricia Van Laar
        
        
          Associate Professor of Microbial Genomics at CSU Stanislaus
        
      
    
    
      
        
          Dr. Tricia Van Laar
        
        
          Associate Professor of Microbial Genomics at CSU Stanislaus
        
      
    
  
  
  
My research involves comparative genomics of closely related finch species. I am using this approach to investigate how immune genes influence the susceptibility of birds to salmonellosis.