Upcoming Events

MMI Activities

Sep 18

Microbe-Based Strategies to Eradicate Uropathogens from the Urogenital Mucosa
Dr. Katy Patras, Baylor College

September 18, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

Host: Vanessa Sperandio This seminar sponsored by the Rod Welch Distinguished Lectureship Fund.
Oct 9

“TBD”
Dr. Bruno Martorelli Di Genova, University of Vermont

October 9, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

Host: Laura Knoll
Oct 16

From Poop to Practice: Bridging Correlation and Causation in the Gut
Dr. Jay Vornhagen, Indiana University

October 16, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

Host: JD Sauer
Oct 23

“TBD”
Dr. Kat Milligan-McClellan, University of Connecticut

October 23, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

This seminar is hosted by trainees in the Microbiology Doctoral Training Program.
Nov 13

Gut Microbial Metabolites and Immunity
Dr. Wendy Garrett

November 13, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

Host: Margaret Alexander
Nov 20

“TBD”
Dr. Lauren Speare, Georgia Institute of Technology

November 20, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

Host: Mark Mandel
Dec 11

Host Adaptations to Gut Microbes
Dr. Ken Cadwell, University of Pennsylvania

December 11, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

Host: Gustavo Caballero-Flores
Jan 22

“TBD”
Dr. Paul Thomas, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

January 22, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

Host: Marta Gaglia
Mar 12

“TBD”
Dr. Kim Orth, UT Southwestern

March 12, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

Host: Vanessa Sperandio
Mar 19

“TBD”
Dr. Edward Ruby, California Institute of Technology

March 19, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT 1520 MSB

Host: Mark Mandel

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