Meet the Team
Team Mentor: Dr. Volker BrikenDr. Volker Briken studied at the University of Konstanz in Germany where he earned his bachelor of science degree. From there, he went on to receive his Ph.D from the University of Paris in France. With a background in cellular genetics and bacterial pathology, Briken continued his post-doctoral studies at the Harvard School of Medicine and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In 2004, Briken came to the University of Maryland’s Department of Cellular Biology and Molecular Genetics as an assistant professor. His research revolves around the pathogenicity and host-cell virulence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Briken has experience working with both Team MEDIC and Team MTB.
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