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Welcome to Kimberly Rize!
It is our pleasure to announce that Kim Rize, B.S., MBA has accepted the position of Chief Department Administrator for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology effective December 14, 2020.
Bethany B. Moore, PhD is receipient of the Walls Professorship
Congratulations to Professor and Interim Chair Bethany Moore who has been named the inaugural Nancy Williams Walls, PhD Endowed Professor!
Search for Microbiology & Immunology Chair
2019 M&I Faculty Promotions!
Drs. Grigorova, Kharytonchyk and Kolawole all promoted effective September 1, 2019.
Drs. Raghavan and Huffnagle to lead Immunology Program
Microbiology & Immunology professors to take leadership of UM Medical School Immunology Program
Bringing Together Faith and Science to Fight HIV
An enterprising science-based education approach enlists networks of religious leaders as community gatekeepers.
Patrick Schloss wins award at ASM Microbe meeting
Microbiology & Immunology Professor, Patrick Schloss, PhD, won a prestigious award at this year's ASM Microbe meeting in San Francisco.
McNamara, UM Microbiology & Immunology Alum, wins Prestigious Presidential Award
On July 2, 2019, Dr. Lucy McNamara received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
Welcome Bethany B Moore, PhD, Acting Chair of Microbiology & Immunology
We are very happy to announce that Dr. Bethany B. Moore has accepted the position of acting chair of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, and her term begins July 1, 2019.
Harry Mobley stepping down as chair effective July 1, 2019
Long-term head of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology Harry LT Mobley steps down July 1 after an enormously productive term as chair.
Pretto-Kernahan has Key Role in County Health Department's Steering Committee
Carla Pretto-Kernahan has new role in Washtenaw County's Health Department
Teaching and Research Staff Awards
Maria Sandkvist and Stephanie Himpsl win Endowment for the Basic Science Awards
Welcome Masters Class 2018!
The Department welcomes our newest masters students --
Microbiology & Immunology Promotions 2018!
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology is very proud to announce the following promotions which are effective September 1, 2018.
Nicole Koropatkin, Ph.D. named PIBS Associate Director
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicole Koropatkin to the position of PIBS Associate Director.
2017 Department Newsletter
2017 Microbiology and Immunology Newsletter is available
Welcome to Incoming M&I Students!
The department would like to welcome all incoming PhD and masters students!
M&I's Dr. Telesnitsky wins renewal of large NIH center grant!
Congratulations to Alice Telesnitsky and her team on the renewal of her NIH U54 award from NIGMS!
Outstanding Postdoc Award to Laura Mike
Congratulations to Laura Mike, PhD for receiving the Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow Award from the Rackham Graduate School.