Taylor Emerging and Re-emerging Virus (ERV) Lab The research lab of Kishana Taylor, Ph.D. at Towson University
The Taylor Virus Lab seeks to answer questions about emerging and remerging pathogenic viruses with epidemic and pandemic potential. We are an interdisciplinary lab with research that intersects the fields of virology, infectious disease epidemiology, ecology, and evolution
The PI
Kishana Taylor, Ph.D., M.S. is a scientist with training in virology, epidemiology, and public health microbiology. The Taylor Virus lab opened in August 2024 at Towson University. Dr. Taylor’s research focuses on emerging and re-emerging viruses of zoonotic origin and the factors (Biological, Environmental, and Anthropological) that contribute to their emergence and spread.
Visit kishanataylor.com to learn more.
The Students
Masters
Undergraduate
- Somika KC – Senior
- Iris Campos Guzman – Freshman
- CJ Gaskill – Sophomore
- Aria Grizzle – Senior
The Taylor lab is currently accepting undergraduate and graduate research students into the lab.
The University
Towson University, part of the University System of Maryland, is a university that values both excellence in teaching and research. It is nationally recognized for its inclusive excellence and is located in Towson, MD right outside of Baltimore.
Towson Faculty Website: https://www.towson.edu/fcsm/departments/biology/facultystaff/kishana-taylor.html
Towson Biology Department Website: https://www.towson.edu/fcsm/departments/biology/