Located at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, the Department of Microbiology and Immunology within the School of Medicine is a vibrant hub for exploring the intricate world of microbes and the body's immune defenses. Researchers and educators here are dedicated to understanding how pathogens like bacteria and viruses interact with hosts, how the immune system responds, and how to develop new strategies against disease. The department fosters a collaborative environment, actively training the next generation of scientists and physicians through various programs, contributing significantly to scientific discovery and advancements in human health.
View Microbiology and ImmunologyEmory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Emory is the oldest private university in Georgia. The university has nine academic divisions: Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, Goizueta Business School, Laney Graduate School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Rollins School of Public Health, and the Candler School of Theology. Emory University students come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, five territories of the United States, and over 100 foreign countries.