SUNY ESF
Center for Applied Microbiology
The SUNY Center for Applied Microbiology was established July 1, 2004, through a generous donation by Dr. Chin Yang. The Center continues to function and provide funding for academic research in the broad arena of applied microbiology.
The Center brings together interdisciplinary and interdepartmental academic strengths of the college and provides a focal point for faculty and students focused on applied microbiology education and research. The Director of the center is Dr. Christopher Whipps.
The goals of the Center are to:
- Nurture and encourage high quality research in the field of microbiology
- Increase the prestige and recognition of the institution, its faculty and its students by publishing notable research in recognized, professional publications
- Secure significant new research funding from external sources, leveraging the CAM’s base fund as an investment
- Engage and develop multidisciplinary partnerships among leading faculty researchers at ESF focusing on applied microbiology
- Provide opportunities for students to engage in research of significance in the field of microbiology
- Purchase special equipment essential to conducting research in the field