We strive to be a world-class hub for interdisciplinary education and research programs in microbial pathogenesis, infectious diseases, and immunology to improve human health. 

Department named a ‘Milestones in Microbiology’ site by American Society for Microbiology

Designation highlighted during the department’s 85th anniversary symposium

Welcome to the Department

Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah Johnson, PhD

Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Faculty Thomas Kiel-Fie

Thomas Kehl-Fie, PhD

Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Faculty Filiz Korkmaz

Filiz Korkmaz, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Amiee Potter

Aimee Potter, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Dr. Hippee serves as an instructor for both the Microbiology and Human Health lecture and laboratory. She has recently completed her studies in the Microbiology Graduate Program.
 
Cami Hippee

Cami Hippee, PhD

Instuctor of Microbiology and Immunology

Seminars

View our latest department seminars.

Events

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Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, September 20, 2024 4:00pm
Eckstein Medical Research Building
Learn to Crochet Microbes is back every Friday at 4 p.m. in the EMRB atrium! Come join us for some fun and creative stitching at this weekly event. We can't wait to see you there!

Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Jason Peters, PhD

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Fighting Antibiotic Resistance and Climate Change with Bacterial Genetics! Jason Peters, PhD Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
Learn to Crochet Microbes promotional image

Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, September 27, 2024 4:00pm
Eckstein Medical Research Building
Learn to Crochet Microbes is back every Friday at 4 p.m. in the EMRB atrium! Come join us for some fun and creative stitching at this weekly event. We can't wait to see you there!

Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Liang Shan, PhD

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
A guide to HIV immunotherapy: from basic T cell biology to clinical practice Liang Shan, PhD Assistant Professor, Washington University in St. Louis