Newsworthy research stories, accomplishments, and spotlights from the department
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Warding off Allergies and Asthma with Breastmilk
New research from Brett Finlay’s lab reveals how antibodies in breastmilk influence the bacteria present in the infant gut and how these bacteria in turn train the maturing immune system.
Kayla King Awarded Royal Society’s Francis Crick Medal
Kayla King’s research promises to bolster global preparedness against infectious diseases amidst environmental upheaval.
Pathogens are Evolving, but Research is, Too
Researchers in UBC’s Prepare for Pandemics through Advanced Research in Evolution (PrePARE) cluster bring together complementary expertise to outwit infectious diseases.
A Different Kind of Magic Bullet: Host-Directed Antibody Therapies as Antivirals
Read graduate student Connor Thompson's winning entry of The Antibody Society's 2025 Science Writing Competition.
Welcome Thea Whitman to the Department of Microbiology and Immunology
As a new assistant professor, Whitman will explore how fires affect microbe-driven carbon cycling in soil.
Microbiology and Immunology Hosts Learning and Laboratory Session for CEDAR Campers
To help spark an interest and sense of inclusion in science, our lecturers and graduate students guided local Indigenous youth through an interactive introduction to microbiology.