Faculty in the Department of Microbiology have research programs in five broad yet interconnected areas. 

Microbial Pathogenesis

Immunology

Virology

Structural Biology & Biophysics

Cancer

UAB is well known for its collegial and interactive scientific culture. Microbiology faculty and students work synergistically with researchers in other departments and specialized research programs and centers across campus, including:

• Microbial Pathogenesis and Genetics 
• Program in Immunology
• Program in Structural Biology
• Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Virology
• Center for AIDS Research

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