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Welcome to The Department of Immunobiology, one of the five basic science departments of the College of Medicine. We are located at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Complex north of Speedway Boulevard and west of Campbell Avenue in Tucson, Arizona.

 

A WORD FROM THE DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN

There have never been more exciting times than now to work in the field of biomedical science. Within that field, Immunobiology is by far one of the most dynamic and rapid advances are coming virtually every month. The UA IMB department is involved in these advances in several unique ways. The main avenue of research in the department focuses on understanding host interaction with microbial flora, including both pathogenic and saprophytic microbes, over the lifespan of the host. This includes several novel approaches, and revolves around the realization that microorganisms in our body (surfaces and cavities) far outnumber our own cells, and therefore must be a force to reckon with. Importantly, this is a highly dynamic process, starting from birth, when microbial colonization occurs (and plays a role in various parts of development), via the maturation and adulthood, where homeostasis is established, all the way to the old age, where certain persistent latent pathogens, such as the herpesviruses, may critically participate in the aging of the immune system. The department is eager to collaborate with other departments, programs and centers to understand the above interactions, their consequences for health and disease, and the ways and means to improve their outcomes in humans.  Please join us on this exquisite journey.

 

Janko Nikolich-Zugich, MD, PhD

Chairman, Department of Immunobiology

Co-Director, Arizona Center on Aging

Elizabeth Bowman Professor in Medical Research

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:

Save the date:  Friday, March 12, 2010 - 5th Annual Frontiers in Immunobiology and Immunopathogenesis Symposium 2010

Fall 2009 Seminar Series

Nov 20 - Julian Chen, PhD.  Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, and School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University.

Nov 27 - No Seminar

Dec 4 - Maurice Jabbour, PhD Graduate Student. Department of Immunobiology, University of Arizona.

Dec 11 - Mike Diamond, MD, PhD. Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine, Molecular Microbiology, Pathology & Immunology, Washington University school of Medicine St. Louis.

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What's New:

Dr. Maggie So has been awarded the 2009 Outstanding Faculty Award by The University of Arizona's Asian American Faculty, Staff and Alumni Association.

Dr. Nafees Ahamd has been awarded the "Dean's List for Excellence in Teaching Year II" Award for Immunity and Infection 2009 by the College of Medicine.


Dr. Felicia Goodrum has been awarded the 2009 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

 

 

October/November 2009 Newsletter

4th Annual Frontiers in Immunobiology and Immunopathogenesis Symposium 2009 - Pictures

Where We Are:

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