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 6, 4:00pm to Friday, December 13, 2024 5:00pm
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!
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Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, September 13, 4:00pm to Friday, December 20, 2024 5:00pm
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: Wenhan Zhu, PhD

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Commensal iron acquisition modifies host nutritional immunity during Salmonella infection Wenhan Zhu, PhD Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, September 20, 4:00pm to Friday, December 27, 2024 5:00pm
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!