News & Updates
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Fall Issue of MMI News Published
The Fall 2026 edition of MMI News is here! In this issue we highlight some of our recent work and achievements while looking ahead to the opportunities, discoveries, and connections still to come! Here’s…
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MMI Welcomes New Faculty Member: Dr. Shai Bel
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Shai Bel to the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology! Dr. Bel joins us from Bar-Ilan University, where his research has focused on understanding how the intestine maintains its…
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Federico Rey and Collaborators Identify New Target in Gut for Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk
Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate. Higher levels of it contribute to dementia-related changes in the brain, a study reveals. By Chris Barncard August 12, 2026 A compound produced by bacteria in…
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Dr. Laura Knoll Receives Grant for Biomedical Workforce Training Initiative
Laura Knoll, PhD, associate dean for basic research training and professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), has received a…
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Dr. Andrew Mehle Honored with Prestigious Kellett Mid-Career Award
Dr. Andrew Mehle has been selected as a recipient of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s distinguished Kellett Mid-Career Award, one of the institution’s highest recognitions for faculty excellence. The award recognizes outstanding faculty…
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Jeniel Nett and Research Team Identify Target for Dangerous Fungal Infections
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has identified a promising new therapeutic candidate against Candida auris, an emerging fungal pathogen that has alarmed health officials worldwide because of its…
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Record Poster Participation at 2026 Perlman Symposium on Antibiotic Discovery and Development
Allison Bauer | Dept. of Medical Microbiology & Immunology The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed researchers and trainees on May 15 for the 2026 Perlman…
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MMI Affiliate Professor Anne Marie Singh Receives Vilas Mid-Career Award
Eighteen professors received Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Awards, recognizing research and teaching excellence. The award provides flexible research funding for three years. Anne Marie Singh, MD, is a professor of pediatrics, interim…
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Dr. David Andes Selected as 2026 Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Fellow
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters announced the 2026 class of Fellows, recognizing sixteen Wisconsinites who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to intellectual discourse and public service. Among this year’s…
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New Summer Internship Opens Doors for Aspiring Young Scientists
Allison Bauer | Dept. of Medical Microbiology & Immunology A new summer opportunity is launching to aspiring young scientists in the Madison area. Through a partnership with the Department of Medical Microbiology…