Dept of Microbiology & Immunology @ the Univ of MI @UMMicroImmuno
We are the department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan. medicine.umich.edu/dept/microbiol… Ann Arbor, MI Joined August 2019-
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Congratulations to Anna-Lisa Lawrence, PhD, '21, from @DrBadBug lab, on your M&I MacNeal Distinguished Dissertation Award lecture! bit.ly/3w3HTT7
Congratulations Darian, from the @teresa_omeara lab!
Congratulations Darian, from the @teresa_omeara lab!
Deciphering protein prenylation in endocytic trafficking in T. gondii journals.asm.org/doi/full/10.11… @VernCarruthers Sets the stage for further dissecting endomembrane trafficking in Toxo, along with potentially exploiting protein prenylation as a target for therapeutic development.
Fun break to enjoy a different kind of science!
M&I enjoying the eclipse today!
From Texas to Maine, today’s #SolarEclipse2024 passed through 15 states. Here in Ann Arbor, we were lucky enough to experience 99% coverage from @UMich’s Central Campus. Here’s a quick timelapse and composite taken from outside of the Michigan Union today.
Structure–Activity Relationships of Natural and Semisynthetic pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac… @CollinsLabHIV findings provide important progress toward understanding the mechanism of action of these compounds and the identification of an advanced lead anti-HIV Nef inhibitory compound.
Proteus mirabilis UreR coordinates cellular journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jb… @MelanieMPearson @harry_mobley Expand the UreR regulon to include regulation of nickel import necessary for mature urease. Role of urea catalysis in P. mirabilis metabolism; provide evidence for its importance.
Opposing diet, microbiome & metabolite mechanisms sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @EricCMartens1 Findings underscore the importance of focusing on microbial functions—not taxa—contributing to IBDs and that some diet-mediated functions can oppose those that promote disease.
64 teams made the cut. 32 remain. The field narrows on Thursday at midnight ET. 🏀 Basketball? No! 🔬 SCIENCE. 🧠 Your vote could make the difference for our researchers in #STATMadness. Vote now: statnews.com/feature/stat-m…
we made it to round 2 of #STATmadness ! vote in match 11 to support fun fungi
On Wednesday the 13th you can support research in the department of M&I and individual contributions will be matched up to $1000. Research fuels new medicines so please support us if you can. Our link for M&I is here: giving.umich.edu/um/w/microbiol…
Get the latest insights into what research has taught us about the virus that turned the world upside down four years ago this month: michmed.org/xAVPW
New! Postdoctoral Fellowship with @KirschnerDenise studying immune responses to Tuberculosis w/drugs and vaccines. Contact via email! @UMMicroImmuno
Support M&I. Giving Blue day is next week, 3/13! bit.ly/439uyVb #givingblueday @UMichMedScience @ummedicine
It's March Madness... but for SCIENCE! Learn how your vote can help our researchers get recognized for their work on heart transplant, brain cancer, dementia care and deadly fungal infections: michmed.org/statmadness24 #STATMadness @UMRogelCancer @umichCVC @UM_IHPI @UMMicroImmuno
Rarefaction is currently the best approach journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/ms… @PatSchloss Controversy . . . confusion over the definition of rarefaction & violation of assumptions made by methods that have been borrowed from other fields. Microbial ecologists should use rarefaction.
#PLOSGenetics: CryptoCEN: A Co-Expression Network for C. neoformans reveals novel protein dx.plos.org/10.1371/journa… @teresa_omeara Discovered a new role for 13 genes in response to DNA damaging agents, showing that co-expression can reveal new players in conserved biol. processes
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454 Followers 334 Following A resource for symposium organizers, award committees, search committees, etc to identify immunologists who might diversify their pool. Link to list below!Congrats to Jun Li for being inducted into the @aimbe College of Fellows! The impact of Li’s research stems from the increasing centrality of quantitative analysis in understanding biological complexities, and from his record of innovations to bridge disciplines.
Congrats to @DrBadBug and her PhD trainee Anna-Lisa Lawrence on a wonderful defense! #GoBlue @UMMicroImmuno
Dr. Anna-Lisa Lawrence (not_on_Twitter) knocked it out of the park today with a fantastic thesis defense seminar - awesome to celebrate her accomplishments with family & friends 🎉 complete with custom graduation cap by @suminkim28! happy science day 😍
Darian Santana, a Ph.D. student in Microbiology & Immunology, has a doctoral journey marked by exceptional scholarly work, particularly his research on the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris.
A newly published U.S. Dept. of State article highlighted MNI Research Professor 𝗗𝗿. 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝗮 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗹 (@Huda_Akil1), designating her as one of five Arab American scientists who "make life better." We wholeheartedly agree. ☺️〽️🧠share.america.gov/these-arab-ame… @ShareAmerica @UMich
Her laboratory team is finding new ways to fight the deadly "superfungus" Candida auris. But right now, Dr. Teresa O'Meara is fighting toward another goal: winning the #STATMadness tournament of science. You can help! Vote now: statnews.com/feature/stat-m… #goblue
Why do @UMich medical students start their clinical year earlier than many programs? ⚕️ Dr. Andrew Tai, assistant dean for early medical education, explains. #MedSchool #Michigan #MedEd
Still the best "Michigan is great" story is yours @IsbergRalph about how after all of your remarkable achievements in microbiology, it wasn't until you gave a talk at @UMMicroImmuno that your family became impressed by what you'd made of your career!
I can't believe it. And my heart rate didn't even exceed 120 BPM.
Took a little break to watch the eclipse and it did not disappoint! 🌙 #Eclipse2024
A career development award in the name of Dr. A. Oveta Fuller has been established at the University of Michigan where she was an associate professor before her untimely passing. See the details here: medschool.umich.edu/departments/mi…
Applications are now open for the A. Oveta Fuller Award at the University of Michigan Medical School. The deadline to apply for this career development award is August 15th. Check out the details here: medschool.umich.edu/departments/mi…
I'm super excited to start a new series on my YouTube channel! I've never created an R package before and that changes now. Over the coming weeks, I'll be developing a new package as we learn the best practices together youtu.be/XjolVT16YNw
we made it to round 2 of #STATmadness ! vote in match 11 to support fun fungi
Having fun with @BalunasLab lab visiting this week @phenylallyson #squidsquad 🦑🦑🦑
Get the latest insights into what research has taught us about the virus that turned the world upside down four years ago this month: michmed.org/xAVPW
Today we honor Dr. Neena Marupudi for Intern'l Women’s Week! She joined our department last year & has already contributed to @umichneuro in profound ways – most notably the development of a multidisciplinary pediatric spasticity/tone management program! Thank you, Dr. Marupudi!
U-M plastic surgeon, Christian Vercler, M.D., has seen the impacts of gun violence first hand with cases such as 24-year-old Amedy Dewey's. Vercler shares more about his experience with gun violence through Amedy's case with @freep. freep.com/story/sports/c…
The LSI’s annual Outreach Awards recognize our community members’ many contributions to activities that broaden access to science and connect research, teaching and service to the public. Congrats to this year’s LSI Outreach Award recipients! lsi.umich.edu/education/outr…
New! Postdoctoral Fellowship with @KirschnerDenise studying immune responses to Tuberculosis w/drugs and vaccines. Contact via email! @UMMicroImmuno
Thanks so much for hosting me @DrLauraSanchez and for working side by side @phenylallyson! Super fun to cryosection squid eggs and see their metabolites by MALDI!!
Having fun with @BalunasLab lab visiting this week @phenylallyson #squidsquad 🦑🦑🦑