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Congratulations to Dr. Alber & Dr. Rappleye!
The Department of Microbiology would like to take the time to notice and congratulate Dr. Birgit Alber and Dr. Chad Rappleye on both of you being promoted to Associate Professor with tenure!…
Like a Transformer? Protein Unfolds and Refolds for New Function
New research has shown that a protein does something that scientists once thought impossible: It unfolds itself and refolds into a completely new shape. This protein, called RfaH, activates genes…
One New Ph. D Spring Quarter 2012
Ph. D Graduate Srujana (Sam) Yadavalli. Dr. Ibba's Lab Master's Graduates Robert Blasdel, Dr. Touvinen's LabRan Dong, Dr. Satoskar's LabLaura Schrader, Dr. Ahmer's Lab Congratulations Sam, Bob, Ran …
Microbiologist Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences
Tina Henkin, Robert W. and Estelle S. Bingham Professor of Biological Sciences, and chair, Department of Microbiology, has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, the top honor for…
One New Ph. D Winter 2012
One Ph. D Graduate Brian Witte, Dr. Tabita's Lab One Master's Graduate Brandi Steidley, Dr. Ahmer's Lab Congratulations Brandi & Brian!
Salmonella Stays Deadly with a 'Beta Version' of Cell Behavior
Salmonella cells have hijacked the protein-building process to maintain their ability to cause illness, new research suggests. Scientists say that these bacteria have modified what has long been…
New Graduate Students Autumn 2011
New Graduate Students Mohini Bhattacharya (Fellow) Eduardo De Mattos Andrew Garfoot Kimberly Girosky Devyani Kapoor Chiranjit Mukherjee Argenys Robles Hongkun Zhu
Two New Ph. Ds Summer 2011
Two Ph. D Graduates Noah Reynolds, Dr. Ibba's LabMichelle Brooks, Dr. Schlesinger's Lab Congratulations Noah & Michelle!
Microbiology Department Office Has Moved
The Microbiology Department office has moved from Biological Sciences room 376 to Biological Sciences 105. Peggy will currently be in office 154 and Staci will be in office 152. As always, if…