LSU Health Shreveport Microbiology and Immunology

Interested in a PhD in microbiology and immunology? @LSUHS_Micro is officially recruited for Fall 2024! Check us out at lsuhs.edu/microbiology! Apply here - gradcas2024.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#…

Congratulations to @NickFirst13 (@monica_gestal Lab) for successfully defending his dissertation last week! We are very proud of you, Dr. First! @LSUHS @LSUHS_PhD

This week, senior student Timothy Amusan in Dr. Guo’s lab opened our Fall Seminar Series by presenting an update on his research. Timothy was also selected as this month's Student of the Month! Congratulations! @LSUHS @LSUHS_PhD @LSUHSResearch

@LoFi_Sci (@macroliter lab) published her co-first author paper in @NatureMicrobiol describing the structure and function of a newly identified glycoprotein complex on the surface of cytomegalovirus (CMV)! Check out the paper here: nature.com/articles/s4156…

Congratulations to @_ifemii for successfully defending his dissertation proposal last week! And thank you again to Dr. Kowalik for visiting and serving as Ife’s outside reviewer. @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

Congratulations to @VicDFilly for successfully defending her dissertation proposal! And thank you again to Dr. Norbury for visiting and serving as Victoria’s outside reviewer. @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

Congratulations to @kmparrish9887 for successfully defending his/her dissertation proposal last week! And thank you again to Dr. Dziejman for visiting and serving as Katie’s outside reviewer. @LSUHS @LSUHS_PhD @LSUHSResearch

UNDERGRAD RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY! This summer research program in infectious disease and immunology is a perfect opportunity for undergrads interested in research! Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 Program: June 9 - August 1, 2025 @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

This week, graduate student Romaisa (Yurochko Lab) gave her first of two library seminars in our Spring Seminar Series! Library seminars are the first major milestone @LSUHS_Micro students undergo. @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

This week, graduate student Shaghayegh (@jangralab) gave her first of two library seminars in our Spring Seminar Series! Library seminars are the first major milestone @LSUHS_Micro students undergo. @LSUHS @LSUHS_PhD @LSUHSResearch

ASM South Central Branch Members, You are invited to the upcoming webinar on December 9th at 12:30 pm! Check the zoom meeting information below and we hope to see you there! Meeting ID: 912 0517 9206 Passcode: 407956

This week, junior student Jamal Inusah (Yurochko Lab) presented his second library seminar. This type of seminar is just one of the stepping stones required for completion of the Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. @LSUHS @LSUHS_PhD @LSUHSResearch

This week, graduate student Zach Martin (@docpsa3577 Lab) gave his second library seminar in our Fall Seminar Series! Library seminars are the first major milestone @LSUHS_Micro students undergo. @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

In August and early September, graduate students Madeline (@macroliter Lab), Yuchen (Guo Lab), Mireya (Sapp Lab), and Yixun (Guo Lab) gave their second library seminar in our Fall Seminar Series! Great job! @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology extends a warm welcome to our 7 incoming first year Graduate Students. We look forward to your future research accomplishments along your journey towards earning a PhD! @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

Join me in congratulating @kmparrish9887 (@monica_gestal lab) for passing her preliminary and qualifying exams! Katie is now a Doctoral Candidate! @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

Last month, our department attended the 9th Biennial NISBRE conference in DC! Congrats to Dr. Dragoi and undergrad Ricky Wiggins for their awards! Ft. graduate Aimee Vozenilek and her committee! @docpsa3577 @jangralab @A_WayneOrr @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

Congrats to @Temi_sci (@docpsa3577 lab) for successfully defending his dissertation last week! Well done, Dr. Bamgbose! Tayo will be staying at LSUHS as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Woolard’s Lab. @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

Congrats to Danielle Schaal (Scott Lab) for successfully defending her dissertation yesterday! Well done, Dr. Schaal! Best wishes in your future as a Professor of Microbiology at @marian_wi! @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD

Join me in congratulating @ArinolaIyanu (@jangralab lab) for passing his qualifying and preliminary exams! Ridwan is now a Doctoral Candidate! @LSUHS @LSUHSResearch @LSUHS_PhD