Polepalli selected for 2024 Honors College Presidential Honors Fellowship program
Geethika Polepalli, a second-year undergraduate majoring in Immunology and on the pre-medicine track at UAB, has been selected for the 2024 Honors College Presidential Honors Fellowship program. Each summer, the Presidential Honors Fellowship program gives students across a variety of fields of study the chance to conduct research related to their majors or areas of interest with a monetary stipend and guidance from faculty mentors.
Welcome to the UAB Department of Microbiology's new graduate students
The UAB Department of Microbiology would like to welcome its newest graduate students, who joined the department in June 2024. These students will support research being conducted in the labs of our faculty members.
"Having graduate students gain valuable research experience by mentoring under the leadership of our esteemed faculty members is a unique aspect of our department," said J. Victor Garcia-Martinez, Ph.D., professor and department chair. "We welcome the knowledge these promising scientists will bring to our department's research efforts."
Turnbough recipient of NIH R21 grant
Charles Turnbough, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the UAB Department of Microbiology, has been selected as a recipient of the National Institute of Health (NIH) R21 Grant for his study, “Describing the stable, non-covalent BclA-BxpB attachment in B. anthracis spores."
UAB Department of Microbiology launches 2 new seminar series
Nick Lennemann, Ph.D. presenting at the Virology in Progress Seminar on May 17, 2024.The UAB Department of Microbiology is proud to announce the launch of two innovative seminar series to foster collaboration and advance research within the scientific community.
These series provide an invaluable platform for researchers and trainees to share findings, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships across the campus.
Read moreUAB Microbiology graduate student receives competitive F31 grant to study flavivirus infection
Lochlain Corliss, a Ph.D. candidate in the UAB Department of Microbiology, recently received an F31 grant from the NIH. Corliss is a trainee in the lab of Nicholas Lennemann, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Microbiology.Lochlain Corliss, a Ph.D. candidate in UAB’s Graduate Biomedical Sciences program, was recently awarded a prestigious two-year F31 grant from the NIH for her research titled “Elucidating the proteolytic determinants of flavivirus infection.” Corliss is training in the lab of Nicholas Lennemann, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Microbiology.
Unraveling the mystery of long COVID: How UAB researchers are helping
Unraveling the mystery of long COVID is like solving a complex puzzle. After recovering from an initial COVID-19 infection, some people continue to experience a range of troublesome symptoms that can last for months or even years.
Garcia and Lund recognized as endowed chair appointees for spring 2024
J. Victor Garcia-Martinez, Ph.D., department chair and professor in the UAB Department of Microbiology, and Frances Lund, Ph.D., professor in the UAB Department of Microbiology and director of the UAB Immunology Institute, were recently recognized by Anupam Agarwal, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the Heersink School of Medicine, as newly appointed endowed chairs.
Justement elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Louis B. Justement, Ph.D., professor in the UAB Department of Microbiology, has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in the section of medical sciences for his distinguished contributions to the field of immunology and outstanding service in science policy, particularly in increasing diversity and education.
UAB Department of Microbiology employees recognized for years of service
The annual UAB Service Awards honor employees who have made significant career commitments to UAB by recognizing them at each five-year milestone. The Department of Microbiology is proud to honor the following employees for service milestones as of the conclusion of the 2023 calendar year.
Unveiling the legacy of the UAB Department of Microbiology, part 1
The UAB Department of Microbiology has undergone a remarkable journey of growth and transformation since its founding in 1945. Initially consisting of just three faculty members primarily focused on anti-infectives research, the department's trajectory shifted dramatically with the recruitment of immunologists, notably Raymond Hiramoto, Ph.D., in 1966.
PHOTOS: 36th Annual Marx Lecture featuring Max Cooper, M.D.
The 36th Bertram M. Marx Endowed Lecture hosted by the UAB Department of Microbiology took place on March 11, 2024, and featured distinguished immunologist and 40-year UAB career veteran Max D. Cooper, M.D. Cooper is known for his research characterizing T cells and B cells and having made numerous unprecedented contributions to the field of immunology. Cooper's presentation was titled "Evolution of Lymphocyte-Based Immunity."
Read moreMukherjee wins Postdoc Research Day awards
Amarshi Mukherjee, M.Sc., Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow in the UAB Department of Microbiology, recently received two awards for his work at UAB’s Postdoc Research Day, an event designed to showcase the research of UAB Postdoctoral Scholars and to promote networking and collaboration among trainees.
Lund ranks No. 10 nationally among microbiologists and immunologists for more than $5.2 million in NIH funding
Frances Lund, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Microbiology and director of the Heersink School of Medicine Immunology Institute, has ranked 10th nationally out of 1,000 principal investigators in the fields of microbiology, immunology, and virology, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research report for 2023. Lund earned the ranking after securing more than $5.2 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
UAB Microbiology’s Bertram M. Marx Lectureship reflects nearly 40 years of distinguished lecturers at UAB
An ongoing lecture series within the UAB Department of Microbiology celebrating nearly 40 years since its establishment has brought a wealth of knowledge to the UAB research community among its distinguished lecturers.
UAB Department of Microbiology ranks at No. 12 nationwide for funding in 2023 report
The UAB Department of Microbiology has been ranked No. 12 in the country among 96 other microbiology departments, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research report for 2023. This represents a substantial climb from its position at No. 16 in 2022.
Max Cooper, M.D., returning to UAB on March 11 for Bertram M. Marx Lectureship
Max D. Cooper, M.D.Distinguished immunologist and 40-year career veteran of UAB, Max D. Cooper, M.D., will be returning to UAB on March 11 as this year’s lecturer for the 36th Bertram M. Marx Endowed Lecture, hosted by the UAB Department of Microbiology. Cooper is known for his research characterizing T cells and B cells and having made numerous unprecedented contributions to the field of immunology.
PHOTOS: 2024 Susan Roberts Dubay Endowed Lecture featuring Michael S. Diamond, M.D., Ph.D.
The 2024 Susan Roberts Dubay Endowed Lecture hosted by the UAB Department of Microbiology took place on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Cudworth, Room 102. Michael S. Diamond, M.D., Ph.D., Herbert S. Gasser Professor at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis, presented, “Alphavirus receptor interactions; new insights into the first step in the virus infection cycle.”
Read moreExtending an impact: a spotlight on the Susan Roberts Dubay Endowed Lecture series at UAB
The Susan Roberts Dubay Endowed Lecture series in the UAB Department of Microbiology has been inviting world-class scientists to share their knowledge with UAB audiences since 2015; however, the impact of the lecture series started well before then.
FAESB receives NSF grant for program to promote inclusive biomedical workforce
The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), the largest coalition of biomedical research associations in the United States, has secured a nearly $500,000 two-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This grant supports a program aimed at reshaping the prevailing culture within biological societies, specifically addressing adverse effects on early-career researchers from historically excluded populations.
Justement appointed to 3-year term on GREAT Steering Committee
Louis Justement, Ph.D., professor in UAB’s Department of Microbiology, has been elected to the Association of American Medical Colleges’ (AAMC) Group on Research, Education, and Training (GREAT) Steering Committee for a three-year term.
Founded in 1996, GREAT seeks to offer professional development opportunities and foster communication among faculty and administrative leaders of biomedical, Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., and postdoctoral programs across the nation.
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