UT Health San Antonio

Brian L. Wickes, Ph.D.

Professor

Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics

Currently seeking M.S. students

Dr. Brian Wickes’ lab’s major interest is in the area of molecular diagnostics for both bacteria and fungi, basic research on Cryptococcus neoformans with a focus on molecular mechanisms of differentiation, and the molecular and genetic regulation of biofilm formation in Candida sp. His laboratory extensively integrates teaching and instruction into the research program and currently has trainees of all ranks.