Department of Microbiology and Immunology

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

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Bacterial Pathogenesis

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

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Eukaryotic Pathogenesis

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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

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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

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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.

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Department News

Predicting the Path of COVID-19 From Wuhan to WNY
10/21/20
Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry, is leading an effort to track the genomics of COVID-19 in Western New York.
Findings Could Help Develop Better Pneumonia Vaccines
8/21/20
Researchers exploring the nature of immunity after vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae have discovered that a specific type of white blood cell called neutrophils plays a more critical role than was previously known.
PPBS White Coat Ceremony Honors Student Advancement
6/30/20
The PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS) recognized 14 students from the Class of 2019-2020 — 11 doctoral students and three MD-PhD Program students — who completed their first year in the program and are moving on to their research laboratory match.
UB Awards 277 Biomedical Science Degrees
5/21/20
Twenty-seven doctoral, 58 master’s and 192 baccalaureate candidates were eligible to receive degrees in biomedical science fields during the May 17 virtual commencement ceremony.
Study Focuses on New, Safer Adjuvants for Vaccine Use
4/28/20
Terry D. Connell, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology, is leading research into the capacity of several bacterial molecules (LT-IIa, LT-IIb) to modulate immune responses to foreign antigens.
Forum Showcases 34 Medical Student Research Projects
4/27/20
Thirty-four original research projects from aspiring physician-scientists were on display at the 2020 Medical Student Research Forum.
Researchers Schoolwide Unite to Facilitate COVID-19 Testing
4/22/20
With COVID-19 tests and testing materials in short supply across the nation, researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have joined together to help compensate for the shortage.
Jacobs School Transitions to Distance Learning Model
4/2/20
Due to the COVID-19 global health pandemic, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has transitioned to a distance learning model for student instruction to reduce density in the campus environment.
Tri-Institutional Research Day Showcases MD-PhD Students
1/9/20
Fifteen students in the MD-PhD program at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences presented posters at the Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Research Day last fall at the Jacobs School building in downtown Buffalo.

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