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Registration Opens for 2024 Perlman Symposium!

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Perlman Symposium on Antibiotic Discovery and Development9:00am – 5:00pm, Friday, April 26, 2024 Abstract Submission Deadline: March 22, 2024General Registration Deadline: March 30, 2024Register Today! Registration for the 2024 Perlman Symposium is open! This year’s Symposium will be taking place on Friday, April 26, 2024 and is offering attendees 2 registration options! Quick Facts: Which attendance option is right for me? VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE To register, view the schedule, and submit …

Dr. Joe Dillard Receives 2023 Jack Kenney Award for Outstanding Service

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Author: George A. O’Toole “EDITORIAL Since 2009, we have conferred the Jack Kenney Award for Outstanding Service to the reviewer who does extraordinary service for the journal. Jack was an outstanding production editor who retired in 2010; he died shortly after his retirement. I am pleased to announce that Joe Dillard is the 2023 recipient of …

Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology Relaunch Newsletter

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We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology newsletter! In our commitment to keeping our community informed and engaged, we are now set to deliver two issues per year, providing a comprehensive recap of our department’s achievements and progress towards fulfilling our mission.

Dr. Christina Hull Receives 2023 GWIMS Excellence in Mentorship Award

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On behalf of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology and the UW SMPH Group on Women in Medicine and Science, we want to share the exciting news that Dr. Christina Hull, is the recipient of the 2023 GWIMS Excellence in Mentorship Award! The UW SMPH Group on Women in Medicine & Science (GWIMS) was established …

Dr. Jessica Kelliher Hired as Assistant Professor at Medical College of Wisconsin

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We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jessica Kelliher has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, starting her tenure on November 1, 2023. With a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a rich background in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Dr. Kelliher brings …

MMI Creates Distinguished Lectureship Fund to Honor Dr. Rod Welch

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, and Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology are partnering to recognize the accomplishments of a talented scientist, administrator, and educator by establishing the: Rod Welch Distinguished Lectureship Fund. Dr. Welch joined the faculty of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at UW-Madison in 1982 …

Dr. Andy Mehle Uses New Genetic Screening Tool to Research Influenza

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As many as 2,800 genes may help shape interactions between human cells and influenza virus over the course of an infection, but scientists have so far identified only around a quarter of them. This leaves much of the infectious process shrouded in obscurity, posing a challenge to researchers on the hunt for better antiviral treatments. …

Department of MMI Successfully Hosts Inaugural Retreat

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In a gathering that showcased the vibrant spirit of academic camaraderie, the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison held its very first annual department retreat on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. With a remarkable 90% attendance from the department, the event marked an exciting milestone in fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among …

Keller Lab Mines Fungi for Useful Molecules

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A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve highly reactive enzymes, two traits that make the genes involved useful signposts pointing to a potential treasure trove of biological compounds with medical and chemical applications. It was also nearly invisible to scientists until now. In the last 15 …

Gaglia Lab and Colleagues Reveal How Key Protein Might Help Influenza A Infect its Hosts

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June 22, 2023 By Will Cushman Influenza A is one of two influenza viruses that fuel costly annual flu seasons and is a near constant threat to humans and many other animals. It’s also responsible for occasional pandemics that, like the one in 1918, leave millions dead and wreak havoc on health systems and wider …

MMI Researchers Image Adaptive Immune Systems at Work in Fish

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June 15, 2023 By Will Cushman A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison offers a first-of-its-kind visual of a non-mammal species’ adaptive immune system in action. The advance holds potential implications for a range of scientific aims, from improving wildlife vaccines to better understanding fundamental disease processes and possibly the evolution of …

Mark Mandel Honored with Vilas Mid-Career Investigator Award!

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Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908). Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships Thirteen professors were named to Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships, an award recognizing distinguished scholarship as well as standout efforts …