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2:15 pm Monday, Dec. 16 The City of Madison issued a statement about the Abundant Life School shooting that took place earlier today, including additional resources for anyone affected. 1 pm Monday, Dec. 16 The University of Wisconsin–Madison is offering resources and support to UW students and employees who may have been affected by a …
How a Moldy Cantaloupe Took Fleming’s Penicillin from Discovery to Mass Production Alexander Fleming’s 1928 discovery of a mold with antibacterial properties was only the first serendipitous event on the long road to penicillin as a life-saving drug. Tucked away in a dusty corner of St. Mary’s Hospital in London lies a tiny, one-room museum …
Today, on World Mental Health Day, we want to take a moment to acknowledge something we often forget in the rush of our daily lives: mental health matters to all of us. It’s easy to feel like we should always have it together, but the truth is, everyone struggles at times—and that’s okay. Mental health …
September 30, 2024 | Mary Ellen Gabriel | HONORS & AWARDS Ruth Isenberg, a first-generation college student who earned her PhD in microbiology from the UW–Madison Microbiology Doctoral Training Program in 2023, was awarded the 2024 Nat L. Sternberg Thesis Prize in August for outstanding doctoral research in the field of bacterial molecular biology. In the …
The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison successfully hosted its second annual retreat on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Building on the momentum from last year’s inaugural event, the retreat saw enthusiastic participation from department members, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone for collaboration and academic exchange. Held at the picturesque …
The recent journal article, “The Harms of Promoting the Lab Leak Hypothesis for SARS-CoV-2 Origins Without Evidence,” co-authored by James Alwine and colleagues, underscores the importance of adhering to evidence-based science. Published in the Journal of Virology, this commentary critically addresses the ramifications of promoting the lab leak hypothesis for SARS-CoV-2 origins without substantiated evidence. …
July 11, 2024 By Will Cushman An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals’ skin cells and quietly manipulate them to aid its own survival. The fungus, which causes the disease white-nose syndrome, has devastated several North American …
The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison proudly presents the inaugural speakers sponsored by the Rod Welch Distinguished Lectureship Fund. On Friday, September 6, esteemed university professors Dr. James Kaper and Dr. Harry Mobley will share their research seminar titled “Molecular Pathogenesis Studies with My Colleague Rod Welch, Ph.D.” Established …
On April 26, 2024, the Department of Medical Microbiology (MMI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison welcomed a diverse array of students, trainees, and scientists from 21 esteemed institutions to the 14th annual Perlman Symposium on Antibiotic Discovery and Development. This year’s event, held in honor of the late David Perlman, a revered figure in microbial …
In a well-deserved recognition, Dr. Laura Knoll, a distinguished Professor of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology and the Associate Dean for Basic Research Training, has been honored with the prestigious Kellett Mid-Career Award. This accolade, administered by the university to support mid-career faculty members who have excelled in their research endeavors, highlights Dr. …
Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa Sperandio on being selected as an American Society for Microbiology Distinguished Lecturer. Lecturers serve 2-year terms and she will serve as a Lecturer for the 2024-2026 Program. The ASM Distinguished Lecturer Program annually selects a scientifically diverse group of lecturers to deliver lectures at ASM Branch meetings throughout the country. Lecturers …
Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology Department Chair, Dr. Vanessa Sperandio, contributed a talk to The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection. Her talk, “Enteric pathogens-microbiota-host inter-kingdom chemical interactions,” is available online.