About

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology (DMI) is a basic science department in the University of Minnesota (UMN) School of Medicine. Our faculty focus on the study of microorganism and host interactions, and engage in translational research to build and evaluate preclinical and clinical applications of research discoveries aimed at mitigating disease. The department seeks to build on our rich history as we pursue transformational research. DMI faculty have a strong focus on immunology, virology, bacteriology, and fungal biology and they include research and training activities encompassing studies of microbial physiology and genetics, the immune response to infection based around a central theme of interrogating the systems biology of infection, immunity, and diseases.

DMI is housed in the Microbiology Research Facility, a state-of-the-art research building constructed in 2015 and is part of the Biomedical Discovery District (BDD). The University of Minnesota’s BDD is a research district within the UMN campus dedicated to pursuing innovative research in human health. The area is home to key collaborators, such as the world-renowned Center for Immunology, as well as essential core facilities located adjacently in connected buildings to promote research efficiency and efficacy.