Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Work with our internationally recognized faculty to explore the science of infectious disease. Our focus on mentoring and teamwork will support your training.

6/22/21 Why choose Microbiology & Immunology at UB?

Bacterial Pathogenesis

9/1/21

Our research on bacterial pathogens focuses primarily on how these simple, single-celled organisms cause disease.

8/3/21 Learn more about our research

Eukaryotic Pathogenesis

1/16/25

Our research on pathogenic eukaryotes focuses on the basic biology of these complex pathogens and on host interactions in response to their infection.

9/5/24 Learn more about our research

Immunology

9/1/21

Our research explores disease-causing pathogens, host immune responses to infection, immunity, immune regulation, mucosal vaccine adjuvants and vaccine development.

8/3/21 Learn more about our research

Virology

7/9/21

We study a wide variety of viruses, including papillomaviruses, HIV and HCMV. We aim to understand and prevent viral infection and to develop antiviral therapies.

8/3/21 Learn more about our research

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Department News

Device Creates Oxygenated, Oxygen-Free Conditions
4/9/25
Ryan Hunter, PhD, associate professor of microbiology and immunology, recently created a device to study anaerobic bacteria alongside oxygenated cells, simulating microenvironments within the body.
UB Honors Faculty Mentors
3/17/25
Six faculty members were recently honored for their support and development of students through their mentoring activities at the annual UB Mentoring Awards Breakfast.
Armbruster Honored for Postdoc Mentoring Efforts
2/7/25
Chelsie E. Armbruster, PhD, associate professor of microbiology and immunology, has been honored with a 2024-2025 Distinguished Postdoc Mentor Award from The Graduate School at the University at Buffalo.