About Us

Chair Jay Bangs, PhD, leads a dedicated faculty of independent scientists who work with trainees at all levels in a rich, supportive research and learning environment.

Explore. Collaborate. Discover. You’ll gain skills and contribute to interdisciplinary teams solving complex problems through scientific inquiry.

Why Choose Microbiology and Immunology at UB?
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Explore problems related to the basic science of infectious disease, working with our internationally recognized faculty. Your training will be supported by our culture of mentoring, teamwork and professional development.
Our Students and Alumni
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From introducing undergraduates to biomedical research to engaging doctoral candidates in discovery, we support every step of your career preparation.
Faces and Voices
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Our students, faculty, and alumni find our department a rewarding and exciting place to learn, research, and collaborate.
Employment Opportunities
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You will work with an internationally renowned faculty who have excellent support for research.
Support Our Department
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We manage several endowments that support stipends, tuition and professional development experiences for students. These funds are essential to advancing our mission of academic excellence — and to continuing the strong reputation of our department. We invite new gifts to them from alumni and friends.
Research Center and Institute Affiliations
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Well-established research centers across the university support collaborative, multidisciplinary research where students can interact with faculty across departmental boundaries.
About Buffalo
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Our region is characterized by a neighborly way of life, an unpretentious nature and spirited loyalty among residents.
Department Directory
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Contact information for our faculty and staff.

Faces & Voices

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“I love the collaborative atmosphere at the Jacobs School. The lab spaces are very open which facilitates communication with other labs.”
7/23/26
Alexsandra Peyton Lenhard
Doctoral student in microbiology and immunology
“The training you receive as a graduate student in microbiology and immunology is vigorous and sets you up to be a great scientist.”
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Essi Tchalla
Doctoral student in microbiology and immunology
“How do you make an immune system fight a virus that infects its own cells? It’s a very interesting problem.”
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Amy Jacobs, PhD
Associate professor of microbiology and immunology
“The Jacobs School has equipped me with a strong foundation in molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, along with hands-on research experience in experimental design and advanced lab techniques.”
7/23/26
Shadman Sakib Khan
Research technician in microbiology and immunology
“The faculty contributed to my training as a postdoc at UB and continue to be incredibly supportive in helping me navigate the early stages of setting up my long-term research program.”
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Joseph T. Smith Jr., PhD
Assistant professor of microbiology and immunology
Faculty and administrators spent significant time guiding me to find a lab that was a perfect fit. That hands-on guidance made me realize that UB was the perfect fit for me.
7/23/26
Megan Murray, MD/PhD ’14
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
“The diversity of research and all the opportunities I’d have stood out to me with the Jacobs School.”
7/23/26
Katherine Sortino
Doctoral student in microbiology and immunology

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About Buffalo

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America’s Best Planned City
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Pronounced “the best planned city in America” by Frederick Law Olmsted, and often billed as the “20-minute city” for its easy accessibility, Buffalo’s world-class design makes getting around a snap.
Weather: A Four-Season Region
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Buffalo is known for its snow, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover that our region enjoys four distinct seasons, each remarkable in its own right.
Things To Do in Buffalo
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In a city as diverse as Buffalo, you can always find something fun to do, whether it’s taking a leisurely walk in one of our glorious Olmsted-designed parks or taking in a thought-provoking work of art at one of dozens of galleries.
An International Border City
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Buffalo borders Canada and is one of the United States’ top gateways for international trade.
Affordable Living
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It’s easy to stretch your dollar in Buffalo, where the cost of living is well below the national average.