Our researchers are discovering new vaccines and prevention strategies against infectious diseases

Asim K Debnath, PhD
Head, Laboratory of Molecular Modeling and Drug Design, New York Blood Center Enterprises

Asim K Debnath, PhD
Head, Laboratory of Molecular Modeling and Drug Design


• Research focuses on identifying new antiviral drugs by state-of-the art drug design methods
• Ongoing projects include identifying small molecule entry inhibitors for HIV and COVID-19 to prevent the viruses from entering cells

Cheryl Lobo, PhD
Head, Laboratory of Blood-Borne Parasites, New York Blood Center Enterprises

Cheryl Lobo, PhD
Head, Laboratory of Blood-Borne Parasites


• Studies on mechanisms of cell entry by Malaria and Babesia, which can be transmitted by transfusion
• Research on developing viable interventions, including drugs, to halt transmission of these pathogens

Sara Lustigman
Head, Laboratory of Molecular Parasitology, New York Blood Center Enterprises

Sara Lustigman
Head, Laboratory of Molecular Parasitology


• Research into river blindness and elephantiasis with goal of developing treatment or vaccines
• Developed adjuvant that enhances vaccine efficacy for a variety of infectious diseases