The department is the home for basic research in immunology and microbiology. Our mission is to advance the insights into the biology of microbes and the defense against microbial infections in order to develop future therapies for infectious, autoimmune, and malignant diseases.
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Creating New Defenses Against Disease After COVID-19
Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, will discuss how research findings connected to COVID-19 are opening new potential pathways to create defenses against disease.
P-MAP Cheers Alumni, Expanding Physician Pipeline
Ceremony will honor alumni completing residencies, students receiving medical degrees and students who are preparing to enter medical school in July.
Lymph Nodes: Seeking a Solution for Weakened Immune Systems
The body's system for maintaining infection-fighting cells deteriorates faster near the skin than deeper in the body, according to a new study.