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 …
Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology Relaunch Newsletter
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
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 …
Dr. Jessica Kelliher Hired as Assistant Professor at Medical College of Wisconsin
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 …
MMI Creates Distinguished Lectureship Fund to Honor Dr. Rod Welch
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 …
Dr. Andy Mehle Uses New Genetic Screening Tool to Research Influenza
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 …
Department of MMI Successfully Hosts Inaugural Retreat
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. …
Keller Lab Mines Fungi for Useful Molecules
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 …
Gaglia Lab and Colleagues Reveal How Key Protein Might Help Influenza A Infect its Hosts
June 22, 2023 By Will Cushman For news media 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. …
MMI Researchers Image Adaptive Immune Systems at Work in Fish
June 15, 2023 By Will Cushman For news media 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 …