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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 Roman Ganta.

Apr 15, 2026


Roman Ganta, MSc, PhD

Curators' Distinguished Professor, McKee Endowed Professor of Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri

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An abstract image of a DNA molecule

Apr 09, 2026


Alan G. Barbour, MD, and Matthew M. Zahn, MD

"Pathogens and You: Whooping Cough in an Era of Vaccine Hesitancy"

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Headshot of Marielle Valdez.

Mar 19, 2026


Marielle Valdez

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

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Headshot of Brad Rosenberg.

Mar 11, 2026


Brad Rosenberg, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Nishad Maggirwar

Feb 26, 2026


Nishad Maggirwar

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

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Meggie Danielson, MMG graduate student, outdoor headshot

Feb 19, 2026


Meggie Danielson

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

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Lauren Otsuka

Feb 12, 2026


Lauren Otsuka

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

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Megan Holmes with blue-colored hair.

Feb 05, 2026


Megan Holmes

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

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Joao Pedra

Jan 23, 2026


Joao Pedra, PhD

Professor, Director of Faculty Mentoring, University of Maryland School of Medicine

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Headshot of Stephanie Salazar, MMG graduate student

Jan 20, 2026


Stephanie Salazar

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.