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The Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics (MMG) hosts numerous seminars throughout the year, which serve as an essential cornerstone of our academic mission. These seminars provide a platform for leading researchers to share cutting-edge findings, facilitate intellectual exchange and collaboration among faculty and students, and allow the broader scientific community to connect and learn from each other. We invite everyone interested to explore and participate in these events.

Headshot of Harika Pulipelli.

May 21, 2026


Harika Pulipelli

Graduate Student, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, UC Irvine School of Medicine

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A photo headshot of Tessa Chou

May 14, 2026


Tessa Chou

Graduate Student, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, UC Irvine School of Medicine

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Headshot of Joanne Engel.

May 13, 2026


Joanne Engel, MD, PhD

Professor, Departments of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology, UC San Francisco

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Headshot of Ranen Aviner.

May 11, 2026


Ranen Aviner, PhD

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, UC San Francisco

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An abstract image of a DNA molecule

May 07, 2026


Bert Semler, PhD, and Ming Tan, MD

"Pathogens and You: Measles"

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Headshot of Zachary Pope.

Apr 30, 2026


Zachary Pope

Graduate Student, Byun Lab, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, UC Irvine School of Medicine

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Headshot of Matthew Weirauch.

Apr 29, 2026


Matthew T. Weirauch, PhD

Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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Headshot of Benjamin X. Wang.

Apr 27, 2026


Benjamin X. Wang, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Stanford University

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Apr 23, 2026


Christina Pantoja

Graduate Student, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, UC Irvine School of Medicine

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A profile headshot of Audrey Loaiza – 400x600

Apr 16, 2026


Audrey Loaiza

Graduate Student, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, UC Irvine School of Medicine

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Center for Virus Research (CVR) Seminar Series


The CVR seminar series spotlights leading national researchers to present their work in different areas of virology, gene regulation, cell transformation and molecular genetics.

Institute for Immunology (IFI) Seminar Series


The IFI seminar series introduces cutting-edge immunology research by leading experts recognized for their outstanding work in this field.