University of Wisconsin–Madison

MMI Events

MMI Events

Upcoming Activities

Sep 18

Microbe-Based Strategies to Eradicate Uropathogens from the Urogenital Mucosa
September 18, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: Vanessa Sperandio This seminar is sponsored by the Rod Welch Distinguished Lectureship Fund. Established in honor of former department chair Rod Welch, this fund brings outstanding scientific leaders to share their research, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and networking opportunities for our faculty and trainees. Support the Fund: https://secure.supportuw.org/give/?id=a1J5f000003gVubEAE
Oct 9

Toxoplasma Gondii Across Scales: RNA Acquisition, Microglial Responses, and Metabolic Control
October 9, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: Laura Knoll
Oct 16

From Poop to Practice: Bridging Correlation and Causation in the Gut
October 16, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: JD Sauer
Oct 23

“TBD”
October 23, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

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

Gut Microbial Metabolites and Immunity
November 13, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: Margaret Alexander
Nov 20

Microbial Predation Promotes Host Recovery without Pathogen Elimination
November 20, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: Mark Mandel
Dec 4

Intestinal Glutathione promotes the Virulence of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
December 4, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT
Dec 11

Host Adaptations to Gut Microbes
December 11, 2026 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: Gustavo Caballero-Flores
Jan 22

“TBD”
January 22, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: Marta Gaglia
Feb 19

Host and Bacterial Interactions Shaped by Enterococcal Bacteriophages
February 19, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT
Mar 12

“TBD”
March 12, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: Vanessa Sperandio
Mar 19

Bacterial Small RNAs Regulate Host Responses in Symbiosis
March 19, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: Mark Mandel
Apr 9

Contributions of the Gut Microbiome to Neurodegenerative Disease
April 9, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT
Apr 30

“TBD”
April 30, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT

Host: Margaret Alexander
Apr 30

“TBD”
April 30, 2027 @ 12:05 pm CDT – 12:55 pm CDT
May 21

Perlman Symposium
May 21, 2027 @ 8:30 am CDT – 4:30 pm CDT Event Website