Dr. Cheng-Immergluck's lab undertakes data science and epidemiological research to advance knowledge about prevention of specific infectious diseases, which have a propensity for developing antibiotic resistance, e.g., Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae, as well as those pathogens which have contributed to epidemic outbreaks, are more likely to severely infect children, and are often times, vaccine preventable, e.g., RSV, measles, pertussis, etc. This position will also play a key role in the Vaccine Center of Excellence which advances public health via research, advocacy and education of providers and the community served by UChicago; community based participatory research and engagement are cornerstones of this Center's work.