The resolution of the host-vector-pathogen-environment interactions at a metabolic level will enable development of new treatments, preventions and diagnostics for infectious diseases. The Center for Metabolism of Infectious Disease (C4MInD) at Colorado State University is uniquely positioned to undertake this major scientific challenge by integrating research, training, research community engagement and translation. C4MInD comprises internationally recognized investigators encompassing expertise in infectious diseases, biomedical and biochemical research, and advanced computational approaches.
Members of C4MInD abide by Colorado State University’s principles of community.
Primary Research Challenge
Resolution of the host-vector-pathogen-environment interactions at a metabolic level will enable development of new treatments, preventions and diagnostics for infectious diseases
Mission
To enable the development of new treatments, preventions and diagnostics for infectious diseases by resolving host-vector-pathogen-environment interactions at a metabolic level
The vision for C4MInD is to integrate innovative basic to translational research with training and community engagement to:
VISION
Produce computational platforms for interrogation and modeling of infectious disease metabolism
Develop novel methods and platforms for measurement of metabolic changes attributable to infection and host response
Map integrated host-pathogen metabolic responses to infection and treatment
Advance the understanding of symbiont/microbiome contribution to pathogenesis and disease transmission at the metabolic level
Innovate novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for control of infectious diseases