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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Congratulations to Dr. Richard Hall on receiving an Outstanding Teaching Award! 🎉 An Associate Professor in @ugaecology.bsky.social with a joint appointment in Infectious Diseases, his work spans disease ecology and global change. His impact on students is invaluable.
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Wendy is a PhD candidate in Comparative Biomedical Sciences. She will be defending her thesis on the bacterial genus Escherichia and her newly discovered research findings.
🗓️ April 6
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
📍 SLC 285
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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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Congratulations to Caitlin Williams, a member of the Quinn Lab, on her successful Ph.D. defense! Her research on genomic surveillance of TB in East Africa highlights lineage diversity, drug resistance, and diagnostic gaps. We are so proud to celebrate her achievement!
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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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Join us Monday, Feb. 23, for a seminar from Dr. Tatum Mortimer, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health! Her lab studies bacterial pathogen evolution and antimicrobial resistance using genome sequencing to track transmission and guide new diagnostics.
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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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