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:
 | Microbiology Tuesday Seminar: 12:30pm - 1:30pm, NRB1031 and Zoom Wendy Garrett (Harvard School of Public Health) See Micro_Events email for more information |
 | Microbiology Monday Talks: Noon - 1:00pm, NRB1031 and Zoom See Micro_Events email for more information |
 | Microbiology Tuesday Seminar: 12:30pm - 1:30pm, NRB1031 and Zoom Bavesh Kana (U. of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg) See Micro_Events email for more information |
 | HHMI announces 26 new investigators - Congratulations Jonathan Abraham!Paving the way for new scientific and biomedical discoveries in fields ranging from neuroscience to immunology to structural biology, these scientists come from 19 US institutions and join HHMI’s current Investigator community, comprising more than 250 scientists. "HHMI is committed to supporting visionary scientists who are pursuing discoveries that will change our world for the better.” (https://www.hhmi.org/news/hhmi-invests-over-300-million-26-new-investigators) |
 | 2024 Pew Scholars have been announced - Congratulations Silvi Rouskin!The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced the 22 researchers who have been selected to join the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. These early-career scientists will receive four years of funding to explore some of the most pressing questions in human health and medicine. (https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/projects/pew-biomedical-scholars/directory-of-pew-scholars) |
 | Congratulations to Ann Hochschild on her election to the National Academy of Sciences!The National Academy of Sciences recently announced the election of new members in recognition of their distinguished and continued achievements in original research. (https://www.nasonline.org/news-and-multimedia/news/2024-nas-election.html) |
 | Inside a Bacterial Defense System — and Its DefeatSadie Antine, in the Kranzusch lab reveals the structural basis of Gabija anti-phage defense and how phages form an incredible octameric web to evade host immunity |