The mission of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology is to provide comprehensive scientific instruction to students, conduct novel and meaningful research, and offer consultation and service in microbiology and immunology as they relate to human health and disease.
Since its founding in 1935, the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology has significantly advanced the study of infectious diseases and immunity. Our renowned faculty lead research on bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and viral pathogens such as Toxoplasma gondii, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycobacterium sp., Brucella sp., Listeria, Blastomyces, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus neoformans, Candida, influenza virus, Herpes simplex, enterohemorrhagic E. coli, and uropathogenic Escherichia coli. They also explore immunological topics including regulatory T cell biology, leukocyte migration and vaccine development. Additionally, the department study the roles of diet, the immune system and the gut-brain-axis in the intestinal microbiome.
Laura Knoll, PhD
“Don’t be afraid to try new things. Every new experience just gives you confidence for your future experiments. You never know what biology is going to throw at you.”
Andrew Hryckowian, PhD
“A research opportunity I had in high school which involved bacteriophage research opened countless doors for me and helped lead me to my current interests in bacterial pathogens and microbial communities.”
Carlos Ramírez-Flores, PhD
“I was raised in a family of teachers and professors. My mom was teacher of biology and chemistry. Since I was a kid, I used to read the quizzes and evaluations from my mom’s lectures.”
Upcoming Events
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May16
MMI Seminar Series Dr. Jason Blackard, Univ. of Cincinnati @ 12:00 pm CDT - 1:00 pm CDT 1520 MSB
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May20
MHD Trainee Research Seminar Jacob Hotvedt, Sperandio Lab @ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:00 pm CDT 6201 MSB https://mhdtg.wisc.edu
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Jun06
MMI Seminar Series Dr. Eric Nelson, Univ. of Florida @ 12:00 pm CDT - 1:00 pm CDT
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May15
Perlman Symposium @ 9:00 am CDT - 5:00 pm CDT Ebling Auditorium, MSB https://perlman.mmi.wisc.edu
Recent News
Dr. Nancy Keller Named 2024 Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS
The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology is proud to announce that Dr. Nancy Keller has been recognized as a 2024 Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS, a prestigious honor that celebrates outstanding academic contributions across …
Dr. Margaret Alexander Receives Shaw Early Career Award
Written by Allison Bauer, Dept. of Medical Microbiology & Immunology The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology and the University of Wisconsin-Madison is pleased to announce that Dr. Margaret Alexander has been selected as the …
Message from Chancellor Mnookin: Amid Uncertainty, a Commitment to our Mission
Dear Badger Community, We write to provide some updates on recent activity at the federal level and ways we, along with other UW–Madison leaders, continue to assess the implications of these actions and respond across …
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