Medical Microbiology & Immunology

Our Passion is Our Focus.

We are a research-intensive department focusing on advanced studies in Bacteriology, Immunology, Virology and the interface between these fields. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Come join the team!

We are always looking for capable and highly motivated students to drive our research program and to train the next generation of researchers. Our research covers a wide selection of topics in infection and immunity and spans molecular, cellular, organismal, and clinical studies. If you are interested in graduate studies check our how to apply page.

Our Facilities

We would love to show you around in person but until we meet you can take a sneak preview via our 3D virtual tour by clicking the icon below:

3D VIRTUAL TOUR

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Welcome to the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Alberta. We are a research-intensive unit that pursues dynamic projects in the areas of bacteriology, immunology, and virology. Our research foci include host pathogen interactions, virus infection and replication, immune responses to pathogens, bacterial pathogenesis, as well as autoimmunity and cancer immunology. Our research goals are to create and improve therapeutic agents, vaccines,and physiological interventions to improve health, and diminish or prevent disease. Our strong graduate student program prepares graduates for entry
into exceptional careers over a wide spectrum of areas and diverse capacities.

Dr. Kevin Kane
Professor and Interim Chair