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Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology

Work alongside a distinguished group of researchers in Gene Expression, RNA Processing, DNA replication, Genomics, Gene Therapy, Molecular Basis of Disease, and the Mechanisms of Viral and Bacterial Pathogenesis.rnrnMGM plays a central role in several interdisciplinary research programs in the HSC. Affiliated centers include the UF Genetics Institute, the Powell Gene Therapy Center, the Center for Epigenetics, and the University of Florida Brain Institute.

molecular Genetics & Microbiology In the News

UF Health enrolls first patient in clinical trial aimed at creating new treatment for COVID-19

October 29, 2020

University of Florida Health has enrolled its first patient in a clinical trial for the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ monoclonal antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19, a therapy that might neutralize the coronavirus…

UF Health researchers find anticancer drugs are also effective against Epstein-Barr virus-related cancers

October 1, 2020

The Epstein-Barr virus is a common, persistent and elusive invader. It typically spreads through saliva during childhood and often goes dormant after infection. The virus, also known as human herpesvirus…

New study shows common diabetes drug improves symptoms in genetic form of ALS in mice

July 20, 2020

New preclinical research shows a commonly used Type 2 diabetes drug can improve symptoms in a specific genetic form of ALS and frontotemporal dementia in mice. University of Florida neuroscientists…

Quicker reviews, designated funding is speeding COVID-19 research efforts at UF Health

May 14, 2020

University of Florida Health researcher Mark Brantly, M.D., and his team are working to evaluate a drug treatment for the novel coronavirus that might block the deadly inflammatory response caused…

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MGM Events of Interest

Events of Interest

Upcoming Events

Jul 06
1. MGM Monthly Faculty Meeting
  
  10:00am to 11:00am
Aug 03
1. MGM Monthly Faculty Meeting
  
  10:00am to 11:00am
Aug 24
1. GMS 7191 Research Conference
  
  4:00pm to 5:00pm
Aug 25
1. Genetics Journal Club
  
  4:00pm to 5:00pm
Aug 31
1. GMS 7191 Research Conference
  
  4:00pm to 5:00pm

Upcoming Event

Combined Research Conference

March 9th, 2021

Join us from 4:00 -5:00 PM every Tuesday for our Combined Research Conference.

MGM Conference Room Calendar

Conference Room Events

Upcoming Events

Jun 17
1. Toth Lab Meet
  
  9:00am to 11:00am
2. Genetics Grant Writing
  
  1:00pm to 3:00pm
Jun 18
1. Tibbetts Lab
  
  10:30am to 12:00pm
2. Bloom Lab
  
  1:00pm to 3:30pm
Jun 22
1. Tibbetts Lab/Martinez
  
  9:30am to 10:30am
2. Renne Lab
  
  1:00pm to 2:30pm
Jun 23
1. ImmunoMicro Grant Writing
  
  1:00pm to 3:00pm
2. Papp-Toth lab meet
  
  3:30pm to 5:30pm
Jun 24
1. Toth Lab Meet
  
  9:00am to 11:00am
2. Genetics Grant Writing
  
  1:00pm to 3:00pm

Academic Research Building

Classes and Labs

See upcoming classes, labs and events taking place in the Academic Research Building Conference Room.