MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology

@MSUMGI

The official X account of the Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology @michiganstateu.

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jan 3

🎉 This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology at Michigan State University! From groundbreaking research to shaping future scientists, we’re proud of our history and excited for what’s ahead. Join us in celebrating! #GoGreen

MSUMGI's tweet image. 🎉 This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Department of Microbiology, Genetics, &amp; Immunology at Michigan State University! From groundbreaking research to shaping future scientists, we’re proud of our history and excited for what’s ahead. Join us in celebrating!

#GoGreen

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jul 21

From the Red Cedar to Kāne‘ohe Bay, MSU, Duke, and Hawaiʻi researchers - including MGI's Rob Quinn and Sarah VanDiepenbos - have discovered that corals can pass heat resistance to their offspring—offering new hope for reef survival in a warming world. 🔗tinyurl.com/3s45zfmx

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jul 18

Congratulations to MGI Asst Prof Phillip C. Delekta on being named a 2025 Lilly Teaching Fellow, a prestigious honor that recognizes his commitment to excellence in undergraduate education! Read more here: tinyurl.com/y7cnakub

MSUMGI's tweet image. Congratulations to MGI Asst Prof Phillip C. Delekta on being named a 2025 Lilly Teaching Fellow, a prestigious honor that recognizes his commitment to excellence in undergraduate education!

Read more here: tinyurl.com/y7cnakub

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MSU@michiganstateu · Jul 10

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jul 15

Next up in our MGI Micro Biography series is Kendall Mara, a doctoral student in the Dodd Lab. Read more about Kendall and her research here: tinyurl.com/y2r6h92b

MSUMGI's tweet image. Next up in our MGI Micro Biography series is Kendall Mara, a doctoral student in the Dodd Lab.

Read more about Kendall and her research here: tinyurl.com/y2r6h92b

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jul 2

MGI Prof Emeritus James Tiedje published new research spanning 14 yrs and > 4000 manure samples. The takeaway? Livestock waste is a major reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes - some of which can potentially transfer to bacteria that infect humans. tinyurl.com/4mskr2bf

MSUMGI's tweet image. MGI Prof Emeritus James Tiedje published new research spanning 14 yrs and &gt; 4000 manure samples. The takeaway? Livestock waste is a major reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes - some of which can potentially transfer to bacteria that infect humans.
tinyurl.com/4mskr2bf

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jun 30

Congratulations to MGI's newest graduate, Dr. Manos Kokarakis! His dissertation was entitled, "AHL Quorum Sensing Systems Utilization in Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942."

MSUMGI's tweet image. Congratulations to MGI's newest graduate, Dr. Manos Kokarakis! His dissertation was entitled, "AHL Quorum Sensing Systems Utilization in Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942."

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jun 30

Dr. @Aathmaja Rangarajan, an MGI postdoc in the @WatersLabMSU, attended her first @ASMicrobiology Microbe conference last week. The trip was supported by the ASM Peggy Cotter Travel Award. Read more here: tinyurl.com/rwdmcnm

MSUMGI's tweet image. Dr. @Aathmaja Rangarajan, an MGI postdoc in the @WatersLabMSU, attended her first @ASMicrobiology Microbe conference last week. The trip was supported by the ASM Peggy Cotter Travel Award.

Read more here: tinyurl.com/rwdmcnm

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jun 27

Team MGI had a blast cheering on the @LansingLugnuts as they took down the Dayton Dragons last night! Bonus highlight: @VictorDiRita got to meet the one and only Big Lug!

MSUMGI's tweet image. Team MGI had a blast cheering on the @LansingLugnuts as they took down the Dayton Dragons last night! Bonus highlight: @VictorDiRita got to meet the one and only Big Lug!

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jun 24

MGI assoc prof Matt Schrenk and grad student Sarah Gonzalez are studying microbial biofilms in extreme Earth environments to unlock clues about life on Mars! Their work could inform missions in the search for extraterrestrial life. Read more: tinyurl.com/yc4zjrwc

MSUMGI's tweet image. MGI assoc prof Matt Schrenk and grad student Sarah Gonzalez are studying microbial biofilms in extreme Earth environments to unlock clues about life on Mars! Their work could inform missions in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Read more: tinyurl.com/yc4zjrwc

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jun 23

MGI's Ned Walker, an MSU University Distinguished Professor, gave a keynote address at the 9th APLMA conference in Bali (June 16), addressing malaria vector control. Leaders from 13 Asia-Pacific nations & global health orgs gathered to tackle progress & persistent challenges.

MSUMGI's tweet image. MGI's Ned Walker, an MSU University Distinguished Professor, gave a keynote address at the 9th APLMA conference in Bali (June 16), addressing malaria vector control. Leaders from 13 Asia-Pacific nations &amp; global health orgs gathered to tackle progress &amp; persistent challenges.

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MSU@michiganstateu · Jun 13

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jun 12

Today we welcomed a special guest at MGI—Dr. Terry Dardas, an alum who earned his MS ('64), PhD ('67), and MD ('69) from MSU! 🎓🧬 MGI doctoral student Tom Kim gave Dr. Dardas and his family a tour, and they met with our chair, Dr. Vic DiRita.

MSUMGI's tweet image. Today we welcomed a special guest at MGI—Dr. Terry Dardas, an alum who earned his MS ('64), PhD ('67), and MD ('69) from MSU! 🎓🧬

MGI doctoral student Tom Kim gave Dr. Dardas and his family a tour, and they met with our chair, Dr. Vic DiRita.

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jun 11

Next up in our MGI Micro Biography series is Rosemary Northcote, a doctoral student in Sean Crosson's lab. Read more about Rosemary and her research here: tinyurl.com/edn3brdv

MSUMGI's tweet image. Next up in our MGI Micro Biography series is Rosemary Northcote, a doctoral student in Sean Crosson's lab.

Read more about Rosemary and her research here: tinyurl.com/edn3brdv

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Dr. Kim Dodd@msuvetsdean · Jun 5

This week, Dr. Victor DiRita of @MSUMGI joined me on Dogtors Without Borders to discuss the future of health science research opportunities on campus, high-security island laboratories, and our shared affection for infectious diseases. 🦠🔬 Tune in: tinyurl.com/mp46awuk

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jun 5

Congratulations to MGI doctoral student Vanessa Estrada on being selected for a Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship!

LLupus Foundation of America@LupusOrg · Jun 5

📣 We’re proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship! 7 promising young scientists will spend the summer exploring critical areas in #lupusresearch Learn more about their research for people with #lupus: buff.ly/MK2COvy

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MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology@MSUMGI · Jun 4

MGI associate professor Jonathan Hardy and recent MSU human biology graduate Djeneba Diallo went out to Eisenhower Elementary in Flint, MI to introduce sixth-graders to the world of microbiology! Read more here: tinyurl.com/mr3ab7zu

MSUMGI's tweet image. MGI associate professor Jonathan Hardy and recent MSU human biology graduate Djeneba Diallo went out to Eisenhower Elementary in Flint, MI to introduce sixth-graders to the world of microbiology!

Read more here: tinyurl.com/mr3ab7zu

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