Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Since 1968, our mission has been to provide the highest quality research and education possible in the interdisciplinary fields of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics. We work together as scientists, educators and students to identify and address the most relevant problems in microbial pathogenesis, host cell biology and immune defense, and the host-pathogen interface. Microbiology & Molecular Genetics About Contact Giving Jobs Social Events People Faculty Members Graduate Students Postdoctoral Scholars Office Staff Research Education & Training Graduate Program Medical Degree Program Postdoctoral Education Postdoctoral Training Seminars Home Research Microbiology & Molecular Genetics: Home About Faculty Research Education & Training Seminars and Conferences in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics View Seminars News Feb 14, 2024 | UCI News UC Irvine-led research team creates novel rabies viral vectors for neural circuit mapping Press Release Anatomy & Neurobiology Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Physiology & Biophysics UCI School of Medicine Jan 05, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine Anticancer compound JTE-607 reveals hidden sequence specificity of mRNA 3′ processing Features & Briefs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics UCI School of Medicine Nov 08, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine Bridget Fortin Named Inaugural Estée Lauder Epigenetics Fellow at UCI Features & Briefs UCI School of Medicine Research Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism (CEM) Microbiology & Molecular Genetics View All News Events There are no upcoming events. View All Events Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Our department takes pride in being ranked among the top microbiology departments in the country. Our research spans various fields, including bacterial development, bacterial pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, virology and viral pathogenesis, immunology, cell biology, gene regulation, epigenetics in diseases, stem cell biology, RNA biology, cancer biology and computational biology. Learn More Get to know our people and programs: People Contact Us Related Seminars Social Events Job Opportunities Giving