The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College unites microbiologists, virologists, immunologists, molecular biologists, and chemical biologists in a collaborative environment dedicated to understanding how the human body responds to bacteria, viruses, parasites, and tumor cells, exploring the intersections of infection, inflammation, cancer, and autoimmunity. We are fascinated by both the remarkable adaptability of host defense mechanisms and the health challenges these responses can create.
Our work spans fundamental discovery and translational application, advancing scientific knowledge while addressing real-world health challenges. We are a diverse community of students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, supported by an exceptional team of research and administrative staff. We share a passion for research, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and learning.
Beyond research, we are dedicated to training and mentoring postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and medical students. Our graduate students enroll in the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, a joint program of Weill Cornell Medicine, the Hospital for Special Surgery, and Sloan Kettering Institute. Students pursuing thesis research in our laboratories join one of six graduate programs or the Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program, a collaborative initiative of Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Rockefeller University.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our research, our people, and our culture. We look forward to welcoming new members to our Department.
