Brian M Gray

Brian M Gray is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at York College of Pennsylvania's Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Michigan, an M.S. in Immunology from the University of Chicago, and a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Washington.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Microbiology and Immunology, University of Michigan
  • M.S., Immunology, University of Chicago
  • B.S., Microbiology, University of Washington

Research focuses on comparative immunology, microbiomes, and bacterial communication, with emphasis on quorum sensing mechanisms and their implications for antibiotic resistance. His work bridges host-microbe interactions and therapeutic development.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to gram-positive bacterial infections, including studies on Staphylococcus aureus pathogenesis, CD4 T cell immunomodulation, and host cytokine gene expression techniques. Key themes include quorum sensing, antibiotic resistance, and immune system dynamics.

• Service Roles:
  • Co-director, STEM Scholars Program (2018–present)
  • Co-chair, Faculty Budget Committee (2018–present)
  • Member, Student Welfare Committee (2015–2017)
• Professional Associations:
  • American Society of Microbiology
  • Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences