Dedication

This blog is dedicated to my grandfather, Dominic. He passed away on this day four years ago. He was a man of integrity and hard work. A dedicated family man who would go out of his way to help friends and strangers with whatever they needed. Inspired by his work ethic, I pushed through the dog days of graduate school, eventually receiving my Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. It was an achievement he never witnessed, but in spirit, I know he was there. He was my idol and my friend. I miss him tremendously.