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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UA Department of Immunobiology Brings `National DNA Day’ to Local High Schools
The Department of Immunobiology in the UA College of Medicine – Tucson is hosting “National DNA Day” events at three Tucson high schools, April 24, 25 and 26, to highlight the importance of genomic research.
UA’s Dr. Jeffrey Frelinger Named Distinguished Fellow of the American Association of Immunologists
Jeffrey Frelinger, PhD, has received the highest honor bestowed by the American Association of Immunologists.
Exploring Copper's Potential as Antibiotic
While antibiotic resistance is on the rise, pharmaceutical companies are making fewer and fewer new antibiotics. UA immunobiologist Michael Johnson says this trend is in urgent need of reversal and believes copper might just be the key.