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.

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Eukaryotic Pathogenesis

9/1/21

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

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Immunology

9/1/21

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

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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

Cancer Evolution and Progression Focus of Studies
8/24/23
Yijun Sun, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology, has received two large-scale R01 grants from the National Institutes of Health to study cancer evolution and progression.
PhD White Coat Ceremony Honors Student Advancement
6/13/23
The Office of Biomedical Education conducted its seventh annual white coat ceremony to recognize 23 students from the Class of 2022-2023 in the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS) and two students from the MD-PhD Program who are matching to their doctoral laboratories.
Research Community Gathers at Microbiology Conference
6/12/23
The microbiology research community in Western New York and beyond gathered for the 33^rd annual Buffalo Conference on Microbial Pathogenesis, hosted by the Witebsky Center for Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology.
UB Awards 314 Biomedical Science Degrees; 18 Earn PhDs
6/1/23
Eighteen doctoral, 70 master’s and 226 baccalaureate candidates were eligible to receive degrees in biomedical science fields during the May commencement ceremony.
Student-Run Research Day Highlights Graduate Students’ Work
1/18/23
From the time she heard about the inaugural Graduate Student Research Day, Taylor Wicks was thrilled with the opportunity to showcase her work.
Panepinto Elected to AAMC Graduate Training Committee
1/6/23
John C. Panepinto, PhD, senior associate dean for biomedical education and professor of microbiology and immunology, has been elected to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Group on Research, Education and Training (GREAT) Graduate Training Steering Committee.
NIH Gives Clinician-Scientist Program a Perfect Score of 10
10/31/22
A University at Buffalo training program that aims to address the nation’s shortage of clinician-scientists has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
UB CAT Makes Investments in Six Life Sciences Companies
9/20/22
The University at Buffalo Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences (UB CAT) has awarded six life sciences companies a total of $253,000 to support new biomedical technologies.
Russell: Nasal Vaccine Could Work Best Against COVID-19
9/19/22
As public health experts cautiously anticipate how COVID-19 will play out this fall, Michael W. Russell, PhD, professor emeritus of microbiology and immunology, is reiterating that substantial immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus will only happen with a vaccine that can be delivered through the nose.