The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine (MITM) ranks 28th nationally in NIH funding among peer departments. MITM provides a vibrant, diverse, and highly collaborative research environment that brings together internationally recognized expertise in immunology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and tropical medicine. The department supports multidisciplinary research spanning fundamental discovery through translational and clinical applications. Reflecting the strength of its research enterprise and its vision for continued growth, MITM was awarded a $15.6 million NIH infrastructure grant to modernize and expand its laboratory facilities, enhance cutting-edge research capabilities, and accelerate basic and translational research across the department.
Our Labs
The faculty in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine are involved in a variety of research in a variety of labs.
