Join us to hear from Dr. Jeremy Boss this Monday, April 6! His PhD is in molecular biology with postdoctoral training in Immunology from Harvard University.
⏰ 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
📍 Coverdell S175
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Come hear Anna McCormick's doctoral dissertation this Friday! She is a graduate student in the Mousa lab at the Florida State University College of Medicine, studying monoclonal antibodies for Streptococcus pneumoniae. We can't wait to see you there!
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Congratulations to Robert Richardson on his successful dissertation defense! His research on antibody light chain biases in viral infections advances our understanding of immune responses. We’re so proud of this achievement!
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Kicking off a week of defenses with Taylor Chapman! 🎓 Chapman is a PhD candidate in the Norris Lab, where her research focuses on maternal immunization against RSV and immunotherapeutics for fungal infections. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Dr. Stephen Mark Tompkins, UGA Professor in Virology & Immunology and Director of the Center for Vaccines & Immunology, has been named a 2025 AAAS Fellow. We’re so proud to celebrate his impact and contributions to IDIS. Congrats!
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Thank you to Dr. Katelyn Walzer from Clemson University for joining us yesterday! She shared how Cryptosporidium parvum controls sex determination and progresses through its life cycle, with insights into genetic mechanisms and potential treatments.
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Join us Wednesday, March 25 for a doctoral dissertation by Robert Alexander Richardson! 🧬 His research, under Dr. Ted M. Ross, explores immune responses to viral infections and how antibody diversity shapes protection.
💻 Zoom only
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Join us tomorrow, March 24, for a doctoral dissertation from Sean Ray, a graduate student in the Tompkins Lab! 🧬
His research focuses on influenza immunology and novel vaccine platforms, including peptide-based vaccines, TLR agonists, and HPAI.
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We hope you had a great Spring Break, IDIS! ☀️
Join us Monday, March 23, to hear from Dr. Katelyn Walzer, Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences at Clemson University. She’ll discuss how Cryptosporidium parvum controls sex determination and its life cycle.
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Hello, March 🍀
From seminars and special talks to Spring Break, stay up to date on everything happening this month in the Department of Infectious Diseases!
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This Monday, we heard from Dr. Tatum Mortimer, of UGA Vet Med and the Department of Population Health, for a seminar highlighting her lab’s work on the epidemiology and evolution of bacterial pathogens. Thank you for an insightful and impactful seminar!
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A huge thank you to Dr. Cornelisse for the opportunity to learn about your innovative research on Neisseria gonorrhoeae and its implications for vaccine and therapeutic development. We truly appreciate you taking the time to speak with our department!
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The Department of Infectious Diseases is officially on Bluesky! Follow us to stay up-to-date with all things infectious diseases. 🔬🧫
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“The problem with treating orthopedic injuries in horses is the fact that it’s really hard,” said Dr. #JohnPeroni, #ugavetmed. “Infections can show up a few weeks [after the procedure].”
Find out more:
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Is your antibiotic choice based on habit or evidence? Antimicrobial stewardship is important for veterinarians, but Dr. #JohnPeroni says #equine surgeons may not be following stewardship principles. How and why you need to change that paradigm. #UGAvetmed
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