Dr. Candace Mathiason is an associate professor of pathobiology, associate department head for research in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, director of the Infectious Disease and Rapid Response Network, a Program for Research and Scholarly Excellence designated by the Office of the Vice President for Research; and co-founder/director of the Women in Science Network.
Dr. Mathiason’s research focuses on the role blood and maternal infections play in disease pathogenesis and transmission dynamics. Her laboratory combines use of native and rodent in vivo hosts with highly sensitive in vitro assays to assimilate an understanding of the biological mechanisms associated with covert transmission of infectious agents. The intent of these works is to provide basic science principles for continued efforts to mitigate infectious agents via preventative, therapeutic and vaccine therapies.
Tied closely to the successes her laboratory has enjoyed is the pursuit of strategies to improve science communication and efforts to impact the role of women in science. The goal of this work is to improve and support the diversity of voices present in STEAM leadership roles.
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Lab Principal Investigator
Associate Department Head for Research
Director, Infectious Disease Research and Response Network
Associate Professor
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On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the contributions and impact from women everywhere, including all of the CSU scientists and researchers who have led in the fight against COVID-19
Infectious disease scientists across Colorado State University are focused on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candace Mathiason, IDRRN director, discusses COVID-19 research and how the university has responded to the pandemic.
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Office: Pathology room 229
Lab: Pathology rooms 223A, 225
(970) 491-3975
candace.mathiason@colostate.edu