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Canvas access has been restored for our users, but the service reliability remains uncertain. Due to recent events, Canvas has had intermittent outages which are at the discretion of the vendor and may occur during a final exam. Faculty and staff may continue to use Canvas, but we strongly advise faculty and students to prepare a contingency plan for turning in assignments and final exams in the event Canvas access becomes unavailable again.
Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has provided an FAQ about the incident, which may not answer all your questions. We will share more information if it becomes available.
Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has provided an FAQ about the incident, which may not answer all your questions. We will share more information if it becomes available.
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Department of Immunology & Microbiology
School of Medicine
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.
Dr. Brian Russo | Faculty Promotion
Dr. Brian Russo will be promoted to Associate Professor in July 2026!
Andrew Getahun, PhD | Faculty Promotion
Dr. Andrew Getahun will be promoted to Associate Professor in July 2026! Congratulations
In the News
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 a Recap of the event here:
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