University of New Mexico Center for Global Health
The Center for Global Health, founded and directed by Dr. Perkins in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico, provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for genomics, transcriptomics, molecular biology, pathogen diagnostics, molecular immunology, and disease modeling. Pediatric and Maternal Health Solutions – USA (PMHS-USA) works in conjunction with the Center to advance collaborative research and capacity-building efforts.
Laboratories
The Center for Global Health Laboratories is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The Laboratories are part of the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (HSC), established in 1994. HSC is the largest academic health complex in the state and has four primary mission areas: education, research, patient care, and partnership.
The Center for Global Health at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center houses state-of-the-art laboratories within the Innovation, Discovery, and Training Complex, featuring advanced molecular biology, microbiology, and immunology equipment for cutting-edge research and training. Facilities include dedicated BSL-2+ and fully certified BSL-3 suites for infectious disease studies, comprehensive analytical and imaging systems, and robust computing and data management infrastructure. The Center also provides well-equipped offices and administrative support, creating an integrated environment for innovation, discovery, and global health advancement.