Support Our Research

The Microbiology department harbors a collaborative scientific community whose
members share a passion for microbes and scientific exploration. We are uncovering
the mechanisms used by diverse microbes to survive in nature and to interact with 
host organisms. Our research ranges from understanding fundamental biological
mechanisms to addressing specific infectious disease challenges that are critical 
for human health.
Upcoming Events:

September 22

Microbiology Monday Talks
Noon - 1:00pm VSC1031 (formerly NRB1031)
Gewurz and Waldor labs
Please see Micro-Events weekly email for more information

September 29

Microbiology Monday Talks
Noon - 1:00pm VSC1031 (formerly NRB1031)
Goldberg and Bernhardt labs
Please see Micro-Events weekly email for more information

September 30

Microbiology Tuesday Seminar
12:30pm - 1:30pm VSC1031 (formerly NRB1031)
Brandon Jutras (Northwestern University) “Exploiting the unusual properties of Borrelia burgdorferi peptidoglycan to diagnose, treat, and understand Lyme disease”
Please see Micro-Events weekly email for more information
Grant Yang
“I'm Worried About the Future of Virology”

Grant Yang is a PhD student who studies viruses

Harvard Medicine Magazine

David Knipe
“I Am Determined to Carry On This Vital Work”

David Knipe studies how to prevent, combat, and make use of a virus that infects most people in the world

Harvard Medicine Magazine

Suzanne Walker
“I Never Imagined I Could Be a Scientist”

Suzanne Walker studies how to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Harvard Medicine Magazine

Shira Weingarten-Gabbay
Shining a Light on the World of Tiny Proteins

Shira Weingarten-Gabbay on newly found microproteins (New York Times)

Pan-viral ORFs discovery using massively parallel ribosome profiling (Science, 12 Jun 2025)

Links to Resources:

International Community Members

Trainees

Affinity Groups

Social Issues in Biology

Internal Scientific Resources