UBC Department of Microbiology & Immunology
The Last of Us: Professor Jim Kronstad Discusses Fungal Infections and Climate Change
Dr. Kronstad discusses the science behind fungi, accuracies and inaccuracies of the science of the TV show, and what we can expect from fungi with a warming climate.
Professor François Jean Reflects on Five Years of COVID-19
Dr. Jean reflects on his team’s progress, the state of COVID-19 research, and lessons learned that can improve pandemic preparedness and response.
Certain bacteria in breast tumour environments may fuel cancer spread
Researchers from BC Cancer and UBC have discovered that certain bacteria found in breast tumours could be linked to cancerous spread.
Epstein-Barr Virus Infection Promotes Autoimmunity in Multiple Sclerosis
In a study led by Professor Marc Horwitz, researchers provide new evidence that latent infection with Epstein-Barr virus can prime the immune system for susceptibility to multiple sclerosis.
Exploring the Microbiome-Neuroendocrine Connection in Early Life Gut Inflammation
In a recent study, the Tropini and Ciernia labs report how gut microbiome disruption influences behaviour, sex hormones, and brain structures in a mouse model of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.
Celebrating Dr. Julian Davies (1932-2025)
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the greater UBC community honour the life of Dr. Julian Davies, who passed away on February 2, 2025.
Seminar
20
May
Seminar- Dr. Asher Leeks
Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Biology, UBC Department of Zoology &…
The Social Lives of Viruses
Event
16
May
Professor Pauline Johnson's Retirement Symposium
Join us to celebrate Professor Pauline Johnson's retirement!
Seminar
6
May
Seminar- Dr. Lisa Reynolds
Associate Professor, Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Victoria
Exploring how the microbial and parasitic inhabitants of the mammalian gut impact host metabolism and health
Seminar
29
Apr
Dmitry Apel Memorial Seminar: Sigal Ben-Yehuda
Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Institute for Medical…
Bacterial nanotubes: conduits for intercellular molecular trade
Seminar
25
Apr
Seminar- Dr. Miguel Valvano
Professor of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Queen's University Belfast
Seminar
15
Apr
Seminar- Dr. Denise Monack
Professor and Chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology Stanford University…
Unveiling Mechanisms behind Salmonella persistence in a mouse model
Kronstad Lab
The interplay between electron transport chain function and iron regulatory factors..
Jean Lab
Nanomolar anti-SARS-CoV-2 Omicron activity of the host-directed TMPRSS2 inhibitor...
Eltis Lab
The catabolism of lignin-derived p-methoxylated aromatic compounds by Rhodococcus...
Finlay Lab
Citrobacter rodentium possesses a functional type II secretion system necessary for..
