Skip to main content

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 Zachary Pope.

Apr 30, 2026


Zachary Pope

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

Event Details
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

Event Details
Headshot of Benjamin X. Wang.

Apr 27, 2026


Benjamin X. Wang, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Stanford University

Event Details
A profile headshot of Christina Pantoja - 400x600

Apr 23, 2026


Christina Pantoja

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

Event Details
A profile headshot of Audrey Loaiza – 400x600

Apr 16, 2026


Audrey Loaiza

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

Event Details
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

Event Details
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"

Event Details
Headshot of Marielle Valdez.

Mar 19, 2026


Marielle Valdez

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

Event Details
Headshot of Brad Rosenberg.

Mar 11, 2026


Brad Rosenberg, MD, PhD

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

Event Details
Nishad Maggirwar

Feb 26, 2026


Nishad Maggirwar

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

Event Details

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.