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The Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics is part of theLong School of Medicineat theUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Our faculty conducts research on the immune system, infectious agents and cancer. Accordingly, the department is the nucleus for research and education in immunological and microbiological topics for the five schools at theUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and provides a dynamic environment for scientific discovery and training.

Our mission is to further research in molecular immunology, microbial pathogenesis, tumor immunology,autoimmunity, immunodeficienciesand development of the immune system, in order to build the knowledge necessary for vaccines and therapies of the future. We use molecular genetics and epigenetics approaches in conjunction with next-generation sequencing tools to dissect mechanisms for generations of antibodies and lymphocytes that protect against viruses, bacteria, fungi, as well as tumor cells. We also strive to understand molecular mechanisms of tumorigenesis, with particular emphasis on B lymphocyte neoplastic transformation in the context of the developing immune system. To this end, basic and translational research are of equal importance, to foster discovery of biological truths and translate those discoveries into new therapeutics.

We are committed to developing the next generation of scientists in biomedical research with an emphasis on molecular immunology, and to this end, we offer a spectrum of training opportunities. We house anUndergraduate Research Program,in addition to aMaster of Science Program in Immunology and Infection. Our faculty also teach and mentor PhD students through theInfection, Inflammation and Immunity Discipline of the Integrated Biomedical Science Program in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, in addition to providing the teaching in immunology and infection to our medical students. Finally, in addition to undergraduate and graduate trainees,Postdoctoral Fellowsare important in our overall research effort. Postdoctoral fellowships are available in most laboratories of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics.

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics supports a variety of learning and training opportunities in seminars, lectures and events, including:

Contact the Program Coordinators at: immunity@uthscsa.edu

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