Rocky Mountain Laboratories Campus is one of the campuses operated by National Institutes of Health. Our records show the address as Hamilton, MT, United States.
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The Rocky Mountain Laboratories Campus specializes in infectious diseases research, offering training programs in microbiology, vector biology, and high-containment pathogen studies. These courses are tailored for virologists, entomologists, and public health professionals working on emerging threats.
- Tick-Borne Diseases: Intensive modules on Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis, including field collection of vectors, pathogen isolation, and serological testing.
- Viral Pathogenesis: Training in BSL-3/4 lab techniques for studying filoviruses like Ebola, including aerosol challenge models and antiviral screening.
- Vector Biology: Courses on mosquito and tick rearing, insecticide resistance, and transmission dynamics, with GIS mapping for disease surveillance.
- Bacterial Pathogens: Focuses on intracellular bacteria like Coxiella and Francisella, covering cultivation, genetic manipulation, and vaccine efficacy testing.
- Immunology of Infections: Lab-based exploration of host-pathogen interactions, cytokine profiling, and adaptive immunity using animal and in vitro models.
- Bioaerosol and Environmental Microbiology: Training in sampling airborne pathogens, filtration systems, and risk assessment for biodefense scenarios.
- Molecular Diagnostics: Hands-on PCR, NGS, and qRT-PCR for rapid detection of zoonotic agents, with emphasis on field-deployable assays.
- Epidemiology of Zoonoses: Case studies on outbreak investigations, contact tracing, and modeling disease spread in wildlife populations.
Situated in a scenic yet secure environment, Rocky Mountain's programs integrate fieldwork with advanced lab training, utilizing unique facilities like insectaries and ABSL-4 suites. Participants collaborate on real-time projects, gaining proficiency in biosecurity and interdisciplinary research. The campus's legacy in rickettsial diseases informs courses that prepare trainees for roles in global health security. By emphasizing practical skills and ethical considerations, these offerings advance NIH's efforts against infectious threats, from natural outbreaks to bioterrorism risks, ensuring participants are ready to protect public health worldwide.
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