News & Events

MICaB Graduate Student Zoe Schmiechen Wins Three Prestigious Trainee Awards
The Center for Immunology is thrilled to recognize an extraordinary achievement by MICaB (Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology) graduate student Zoe Schmiechen, who has been awarded three...
Immunology

Celebrating Faculty Promotions at the University of Minnesota Medical School
The Center for Immunology (CFI) extends heartfelt congratulations to three outstanding members of our community on their recent promotions within the University of Minnesota Medical School:...
Immunology

Dr. Alexander Khoruts Honored with Distinguished McKnight University Professorship
Dr. Alexander Khoruts, Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, has been awarded the Distinguished McKnight University...
Immunology

Dr. Kristina Burrack is preparing for a voyage to Antarctica
Dr. Burrack's participation in the Homeward Bound program highlights her commitment to leadership, collaboration, and advocacy for gender equity and environmental conservation in STEMM.Bridging...
Immunology

Welcome Dr. Alexa Weingarden to the Center for Immunology
The Center for Immunology is excited to welcome back Dr. Alexa Weingarden as one of our newest faculty members. Dr. Alexa Weingarden, a former MD/PhD student from the University of...
Immunology

Harry Orr, PhD named 2024 Regents Professor
The Center for Immunology (CFI) proudly congratulates LMP professor Harry Orr on being named a 2024 Regents Professor, the highest accolade the University of Minnesota offers its faculty. This honor...
Immunology

Stephen Jameson, PhD, Elected 2024–2025 AAI President
Congratulations to Dr. Steve Jameson on his appointment as the President of the AAI for the 2024-2025 term! This is a significant achievement and a testament to his dedication and contributions to...
Immunology

Drs. Ingunn Stromnes, David Largaespada, Branden Moriarity, Laura Rogers, and Saad Kenderian partner to revolutionize individualized cancer treatment
Congratulations to Drs. Ingunn Stromnes, David Largaespada, Branden Moriarity, Laura Rogers, and Saad Kenderian on their recent $1.5 million grant from the Minnesota Partnership...
Immunology

Thomas Hougard awarded F30 grant
Congratulations to Thomas Hougard, a graduate student in the MSTP/MICaB program at the University of Minnesota, working in Michael Farrar's lab, on receiving his first F30 award from the National...
Immunology

Jameson leads effort to pinpoint the role of senescent cells in immune system dysfunction and aging
LMP professor Stephen Jameson is program director / lead PI of a five-yearProgram Project (P01) entitled "The role of senescent cells in dysregulating immune responses and pathogen control."Image...
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