University of Rochester School of Medicine
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
About the Department of Microbiology & Immunology (M&I)

Welcome

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Welcome to the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the
University of Rochester Medical Center

Please take a moment to view the video welcome message from 
Barbara Iglewski Ph.D. Chair of the department of Microbiology & Immunology.
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About the Department

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is focused on research and educational programs which relate to microbial pathogens (viruses and prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes) and the host immune defenses which protect against these organisms. Current research emphasizes cutting-edge molecular techniques and includes, but is not limited to, studies on: autoimmunity, biodefense, bioinformatics biofilms, cancer biology, gene therapy, genetics, HIV/AIDS, immunologic mechanisms and vaccine development.

Department Highlights

  • NIH Grant Support increased nearly 300% between 1999 & 2004
  • Department ranks among the top 20 in the nation for NIH grant support
  • Tied for 2nd in NIH training grants.
  • Recent peer review evaluations of the Department place it among the very best in the country
  • The University of Rochester has long been considered one of the top 25 research institutions in the US

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Contact The Department

Name TitlePhone Email
Kathy Peters Administrator(585) 275-3402 email address
Don Albrecht Sr. Systems Analyst(585) 275-3526 email address
Corrine Aleese Administrative Assistant
Specialist Pre-Award Grant Preparation
Seminar Coordinator
(585) 275-1359 email address
Michelle Adams Sr. Accountant
Post-Award Grant Administration
(585) 275-3898 email address
Brenda Knorr Administrative Assistant
GEBS Coordinator
Assistant to Chair
(585) 275-3402 email address
Joyce Price Administrative Assistant
HRMS
Accounting
(585) 275-1358 email address
Doria Waddell Sr. Accountant PT
Training Grants
(585) 275-3603 email address