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. |
 | “I'm Worried About the Future of Virology”Grant Yang is a PhD student who studies viruses |
 | “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 |
 | “I Never Imagined I Could Be a Scientist”Suzanne Walker studies how to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria |
 | Shining a Light on the World of Tiny ProteinsShira Weingarten-Gabbay on newly found microproteins (New York Times) Pan-viral ORFs discovery using massively parallel ribosome profiling (Science, 12 Jun 2025) |