Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research

University Of Missouri

  • University of Missouri Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research

    The University of Missouri Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research (LIDR) is a Regional Biocontainment Laboratory located on the MU-Columbia campus. LIDR is a critical resource for University of Missouri faculty and collaborating scientists who perform research on infectious diseases and is part of our nation's effort to protect public health.

    University of Missouri Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research

Aerobiology Core

LIDR offers custom designed aerosol exposure services for BSL-2 and BSL-3 agents. All challenges are performed within a custom-designed and -built GermFreeTM Class III biological safety cabinet for optimal … read more

Immunology Core

Flow Cytometry, Cell Sorting and Fluorescence Microscopy for Infectious Disease Research The LIDR Immunology Core offers flow cytometry, cell sorting and fluorescence microscopy services for fixed or live BSL-1, … read more

Microbiology Core

LIDR has over 10,000 net sq. feet of state-of-the-art laboratory space available for scientists and collaborators for the performance of molecular biology, cell biology and microbiology research under BSL-2 and … read more

Research

World-renowned and internationally acclaimed faculty from MU study infectious diseases such as anthrax, plague and Q-fever at the LIDR under the umbrella of Research Programs. Their research is mainly focused on … read more

News

Recent LIDR Publications

 

Previous LIDR Publications – 2011 through 2016

Director’s Message

The mission of the University of Missouri Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research is to provide state of the art facilities to support research on infectious diseases. Our goal is to foster research in the development of novel approaches to prevent and treat diseases caused by some of our most deadly pathogens.