Research in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology (MGM) addresses basic biological questions using microbial cells, eukaryotic model systems, and molecular biology and biochemical techniques. The Section includes over 25 research laboratories and is chaired by Professor Robert Krug. MGM is one of four component sections of the School of Biological Sciences and offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Microbiology. Doctoral degrees are offered through the Microbiology and Cellular and Molecular Biology graduate programs.

 

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Seven MGM faculty members received more than $1.3 million in funding for research projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Funding Act of 2009

Robert Krug, a professor in the Section of Mol Gen & Microbiology at UT, and Yizhi Jane Tao, an assistant professor in Biochemistry & Cell Biology at Rice University receive $1.5 Million in funding from NIH to scrutinize the influenza A virus for clues that could lead to more effective antiviral drugs.»»full story

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHELLEY PAYNE:
Professor Shelley Payne has been awarded the prestigious Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award to honor her commitment to teaching through the delivery of the highest quality undergraduate instruction. »»full story

Dr. Sara Sawyer was awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship in Molecular Biology for 2009.  This program seeks to recognize the achievements of outstanding young scholars in science, mathematics, economics and computer science...»»full story

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