Michigan Pathogen Biorepository (M-PABI)

Contribute Specimens Lab construction is well underway! After completion, we will add space for an additional 100,000 tubes.

Access Specimens M-PABI seeks to document the understudied biodiversity of pathogens and parasites associated with wildlife. We are here to support your cutting edge research.

People Welcome to two new Undergraduate Honors student researchers: Jack and Samantha. Visit our “People” page to learn more about their research.

New Personnel Dr. Oliver Keller joined the M-PABI on February 1st as a collection specialist and will provide expertise in zoonotic pathogens transmitted by arthropods.

Congratulations Cheyenne! Cheyenne Graham, a PhD student in LSA EEB and M-PABI, was one of the students selected to be a representative for GBatNet which is a global network connecting numerous Bat organizations together. Their mission for GBatNet students is to train the next generation of bat researchers to sustain bat diversity

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Welcome to M-PABI

M-PABI is a research unit of the University of Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. M-PABI facilitates robust pandemic prevention and preparedness by providing high-quality wildlife-associated parasite and pathogen specimens for basic and translational research. We are a global resource, serving members of the University of Michigan community and beyond.

Show your Support

From the field to the lab, we strive to build a robust infrastructure for monitoring pathogens and parasites prior to an outbreak. To do this, M-PABI needs your support.