Welcome to the Department of Immunology & Microbiology
Basic & Translational Immunology
Host-Pathogen Interactions
Microbial Pathogenesis
Basic Bacteriology & Virology
MISSION STATEMENT
To stimulate leading-edge research and scientific training in a diverse and welcoming community. We focus our collective expertise on fundamental mechanisms in immunity and infection, and work together to transform the power of scientific discovery into novel therapies for infectious diseases, autoimmunity and cancer.
In the Spotlight
Aimee P. Bernard, PhD | Awarded Teaching Award
Aimee Bernard was awarded the AY2025/2026 'Guest Lecturer' of the Year Teaching Award from the Child Health Advocate/Physician Assistant Program
Curtis J. Henry, PhD | AAI Award Recipient
Curtis J. Henry, Ph.D. was selected as the 2026 recipient of the AAI Vanguard Award, in recognition of research achievement and exemplary career success.
Amandy Brady, PhD from the Doran Lab
awarded a fellowship from AHA and was selected as a Women’s Health Innovation Scholar from the Ludeman Family Cente
In the News
School of Medicine News: Thomas “Tem” Morrison, PhD
5/26/2026 | Thomas “Tem” Morrison, PhD was featured in the CU Anschutz School of Medicine News, "Chikungunya Virus Infections Can Turn Chronic, and CU Anschutz Researchers May Now Understand Why" by Kara Mason Read the Article Here
AAI News and Views: Curtis J. Henry, PhD
5/6/2026 | Curtis J. Henry, PhD was featured in AAI's events news for IMMUNOLOGY2026, "Curtis J. Henry Receives AAI Vanguard Award: AAI News & Views sat down with Dr. Henry to discuss his career, passion for mentorship, and more." Read the Interview Here
TEDxCU | ON THE CONTRARY
Aimee Bernard, PhD spoke at TEDxCU ON THE CONTRARY on April 4th.
"Dr. Aimee Bernard is an immunologist, medical educator, and science communicator devoted to sharing her love of science with the world beyond academia. Aimee’s mission is to build bridges between science and society, transforming jargon into connection and curiosity into conversation. In her TEDx talk, Aimee will share the importance of spreading accessible science in an era of significant disinformation and distrust in science."
View Dr. Bernard's talk here:
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