Research

MGM Research

Shaping the Future of Molecular Biology Research

The University of Florida's Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology is at the forefront of scientific discovery, conducting cutting-edge research in genetics, virology, and RNA biology. Our multidisciplinary teams explore the molecular mechanisms underlying health and disease, driving advancements in understanding genetic regulation, viral pathogenesis, and RNA’s diverse roles in cellular processes. Through innovative approaches and state-of-the-art technologies, we are uncovering novel insights that pave the way for transformative solutions.

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Student Resources

MGM areas of research

NIH T32 TRaining Programs

Training Programs

Basic Microbiology and Infectious Disease (NIH T32)

The Basic Microbiology and Infectious Disease (BMID) Training Program at the University of Florida supports six predoctoral Fellows with the aim of producing independent investigators capable of sustaining productive research programs studying the molecular mechanisms of infectious disease.

Training Programs

Regenerative Medicine (NIH T32)

The University of Florida’s Training Program in Regenerative Medicine is an NIH-funded, University-supported endeavor to train Ph.D. students and Postdoctoral Fellows in the mechanisms and potential of applying stem cell biology to the treatment of human disease.

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