Campylobacter jejuni chemotaxis to L-fucose Campylobacter jejuni chemotaxis to L-fucose Monday, April 8 2024, 2pm CCRC Auditorium Type of Event: Student Seminars Bibi Zhou Szymanski Laboratory UGA Department of Microbiology "Campylobacter jejuni chemotaxis to L-fucose". Dissertation Defense seminar by Bibi Zhou, Szymanski Lab. Read more about Campylobacter jejuni chemotaxis to L-fucose
Dr. Diana Downs to deliver Charter Lecture on March 27, 2024 Dr. Diana Downs to deliver Charter Lecture on March 27, 2024 Wednesday, March 27 2024, 11am University Chapel Type of Event: General Dr. Diana Downs Department of Microbiology Charter Lecture to feature UGA’s newest Regents’ Professors by Mike Wooten The university’s 2023-2024 Regents’ Professors are Diana Downs, left, Distinguished Research Professor in the department of microbiology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and Amanda Murdie, right, Georgia Athletic Association Professor in the School of Public and International Affairs and head of the department of international affairs. (Submitted photos) Two distinguished faculty members at the University of Georgia will discuss their pace-setting research in the fields of microbiology and international affairs during the 2024 Charter Lecture. Diana Downs, Distinguished Research Professor in the department of microbiology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and Amanda Murdie, Georgia Athletic Association Professor in the School of Public and International Affairs and head of the department of international affairs, will deliver the Charter Lecture at 11 a.m. on March 27 in the University Chapel. The lecture is free and open to the public. Both Downs and Murdie were named Regents’ Professors this year, an honor bestowed by the University System of Georgia on distinguished faculty whose scholarship or creative activity is recognized both nationally and internationally as innovative and pace-setting. “Dr. Downs and Dr. Murdie reflect the breadth and quality of research and scholarship at the University of Georgia,” said S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. “They are most deserving of the Regents’ Professorships, and I encourage the university community to take advantage of this opportunity to gain insights from their highly influential work.” Downs has made transformative contributions to the field of microbiology by using genetic analysis to help solve important biochemical mysteries of bacterial life. A key theme of her research is that pulling one thread of metabolism reveals interconnected threads in unexpected ways. She has published 126 peer-reviewed papers and her work has been funded through 30 years of continuous grants from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and industry and private foundations. Murdie has distinguished herself in the field of international relations as a preeminent scholar on the behavior of international non-governmental organizations. She has published more than 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters focusing on topics including human security, human rights, conflict processes and development. Most recently, Murdie won the Karl Deutsch Award from the International Studies Association. This award is widely regarded as the most prestigious in the field of international relations. Sponsored by the Provost’s Office, the Charter Lecture series was established in 1988 to honor the high ideals expressed in the 1785 charter that made UGA the birthplace of public higher education in America. The event is part of UGA’s spring 2024 Signature Lecture Series. Requests for accommodations for those with disabilities should be made as soon as possible but at least seven days prior to the scheduled lecture. Please contact Stacia Fink in the Office of the Provost at 706-542-04 Read more about Dr. Diana Downs to deliver Charter Lecture on March 27, 2024
Dr. Diana Downs Named Regents' Professor Downs, Murdie named Regents’ Professors February 2, 2024 by Hannah Gallant UGA faculty members honored for their innovative and pace-setting scholarship Read more about Dr. Diana Downs Named Regents' Professor
2023-24 OTA Award Winners The Microbiology Department is proud to announce that we have 4 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recipients for the 2023-24 Academic Year! Read more about 2023-24 OTA Award Winners
Multi-omic analysis of microbial community ecology in the human gut and in a human-impacted stream. Multi-omic analysis of microbial community ecology in the human gut and in a human-impacted stream. Thursday, March 28 2024, 11:10am 404D, Biological Sciences Type of Event: Student Seminars Coralis Rodriguez Garcia Ottesen Laboratory UGA Department of Microbiology Dissertation Defense Seminar by Coralis Rodriguez Garcia of the Ottesen Lab. Read more about Multi-omic analysis of microbial community ecology in the human gut and in a human-impacted stream.
Tatum Mortimer Adjunct Assistant Professor The Mortimer lab is focused on unraveling the epidemiology and evolution of bacterial pathogens of human and animal populations, including addressing the pressing public health threat of antimicrobial resistance. We employ computational tools using microbial whole genome sequencing data to reconstruct pathogen transmission, investigate adaptation during infection and transmission, and inform the development of novel diagnostics and interventions. Research Research Areas: Bioinformatics and -omics/Computational Biology Microbe-Host Interactions Microbial Ecology Labs (via personnel): Tatum Mortimer Labs: Mortimer Lab Read more about Tatum Mortimer
Presidential Award of Excellence Winner The Presidential Award of Excellence is awarded to undergraduate students in their final year of study who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, strong extracurricular involvement, and/or service to and involvement in their respective school or college. Students selected for this award exemplify the best of UGA's undergraduate student body. Only 46 students have been selected, which translates to 0.6% (0.006) of the graduating class. Read more about Presidential Award of Excellence Winner
Selection and Characterization of Escherichia coli Citrate Synthase Variants That Improve Biosynthesis of Products Derived from Acetyl-CoA Selection and Characterization of Escherichia coli Citrate Synthase Variants That Improve Biosynthesis of Products Derived from Acetyl-CoA Monday, March 18 2024, 3pm 404D, Biological Sciences Type of Event: Student Seminars Jeff Dodelin Eiteman Laboratory UGA Department of Microbiology Dissertation Defense Seminar by PhD Candidate Jeff Dodelin of the Eiteman Lab. Read more about Selection and Characterization of Escherichia coli Citrate Synthase Variants That Improve Biosynthesis of Products Derived from Acetyl-CoA
UGA Griffin Microbiology Outreach with Pike County Middle School Students Across three days (February 13 – 15), the UGA Griffin Campus hosted 270 seventh-graders from Pike County Middle School, who had the opportunity to hear from a number of researchers and also take a tour of the microbiology teaching lab. During the tour for the teaching lab, Dr. Oliver Shey Njila, Lecturer in Microbiology, introduced students to microbiology as a discipline and its applications in public health, the food industry, agriculture, biotechnology, and other areas. He also highlighted various career opportunities available to graduates of our microbiology program. Read more about UGA Griffin Microbiology Outreach with Pike County Middle School Students