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
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Gerlinde Van de Walle has received the 2022-2023 SUNY Chancellors Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities
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Hector Aguilar-Carreno named president-elect of the American Society for Virology
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Colin Parrish has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences!
- Araceli Lucio-Forster received the Unsung Hero Award from the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and the Professional Student Diversity Council
- Karla García-Martinez, graduate student in the Leifer Lab, was awarded the Exemplary Service Award-Advanced Career Student from the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and the Professional Student Diversity Council
- Gerlinde Van de Walle elected the Alfred H. Caspary Professor
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Gary Whittaker elected the James Law Professor of Virology
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Hector Aguilar-Carreno honored with selection into the SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute Select Fellows Program
- Avery August and David Russell elected to the American Academy of Microbiology
Promotions and Titles
- 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
- Cynthia Leifer promoted to Full Professor
