The Department of Microbiology and Immunology comprises an interactive faculty engaged in research in infectious disease and host immune response. We study a range of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and parasites, and other insults such as toxins. Our immunology interests stretch from understanding immune protection to vaccine development.
Research Spotlights
Department News
- Deborah Fowell awarded NIH MERIT grant.
- Gerlinde Van de Walle received 2022-2023 SUNY Chancellors Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities.
- Dorothy Debbie selected by graduating seniors to receive Harry T. Stinson Award for Outstanding Service to Biology Students from the Office of Undergraduate Biology.
- Douglas Antczak '69 V.M.D., Ph.D. honored by Penn Vet.
- Araceli Lucio-Forster received Unsung Hero Award from the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and the Professional Student Diversity Council.
- Hector Aguilar-Carreno named president-elect of the American Society for Virology.
- Colin Parrish elected to the National Academy of Sciences!
- Gary Whittaker named the James Law Professor of Virology in the Department of Microbilogy and Immunology.
- Gerlinde Van de Walle named the Alfred H. Caspary Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
- Karla García-Martinez, graduate student in the Leifer Lab, awarded the Exemplary Service Award-Advanced Career Student from the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and the Professional Student Diversity Council.
- Hector Aguilar-Carreno honored with selection into SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute Select Fellows Program.
- Avery August and David Russell elected to the American Academy of Microbiology.
Promotions and Titles
- Davide Pisu appointed to Senior Research Associate
- Norah Smith appointed to Assistant Research Professor
- Julie Sahler promoted to Senior Research Associate
- Pamela Chang promoted to Associate Professor with indefinite tenure
- Hector Aguilar-Carreno promoted to Full Professor
- Mandy McGeachy granted indefinite tenure
- Saikat Boliar promoted to Assistant Research Professor
