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 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) |
 | 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) |