2025
Immunity’s Hidden Warriors: Fighting Cancer with MAIT Cells
November 06, 2025
What if your body already held a secret weapon to beating cancer? Mansour Haeryfar, PhD, is tapping into MAIT cells — a rare type of immune cell that can be supercharged with bacterial molecules to hunt down tumours. His research suggests these cells could form a basis for powerful, universal therapies that work across patients. In this episode, he'll reveal how this cutting-edge science could transform cancer treatment and how the inspiration to fight against malignancy came from an unexpected source.New Canada Research Chair named at Western, seven renewed
October 22, 2025
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Patrick Moynihan was announced as the Canada Research Chair in Mechanistic Bacteriology. His research could help improve tuberculosis vaccines, diagnostics and treatments.Western researchers receive $3.4M from Canada Foundation for Innovation
October 10, 2025
Four projects will investigate solutions for pressing health challenges.Canadian study reveals where HIV hides in different parts of body
October 06, 2025
A new study, co-led by Stephen Barr, PhD, reveals that HIV cloaks itself in the DNA of infected cells using unique DNA patterns in the brain, blood and parts of the digestive tract.Western’s new $44M Pathogen Research Centre to advance infectious disease innovation
September 03, 2025
Transmission testing and vaccine manufacturing unite to boost discovery and strengthen the local economy.Summer 2025 Graduate News
September 03, 2025
Graduate Studies Updates on Theses Defenses, Candidacy Exams, and awards!Western researchers attract more than $15M in federal funding
July 24, 2025
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Mansour Haeryfar is among several Western researchers receiving a share of more than $15 million in new federal funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.Congratulations Class of 2025!
June 12, 2025
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology proudly celebrates the Class of 2025 graduate students who crossed the stage at Canada Life Place! It was an inspiring day filled with pride and excitement as we marked their achievements and bright futures.2024-2025 Thomas Award Recipient
June 11, 2025
Cassandra Edgar has been awarded the John A. Thomas Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding research and academic excellence in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Her dedication and contributions to the field have earned her this distinguished honor, which celebrates the legacy of a remarkable scholar. Congratulations, Cassandra!2025 Cason King Award
May 02, 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 Cason King Award Recipient, Avery Gaudreau! Dr. Cason King was a gifted communicator, highly intelligent mentor and charismatic collaborator who developed strong collegial relationships in his work and teaching. This award was established by Cason’s family as a tribute to their beloved son and his many achievements at Western University.2024 CIHR & NSERC Funding Successes
May 01, 2025
Congratulations to our Microbiology and Immunology faculty members on their success in securing funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) in the Fall 2024 competition. Their success highlights ongoing excellence in research within the department.Study uncovers potential strategy to help patients living with HIV
March 14, 2025
Findings from a new study led by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers Jimmy Dikeakos, PhD, and Mitchell Mumby, PhD, show protein’s role in slowing decay of latent HIV reservoir.The social life of HIV: How networks help researchers understand the virus
March 10, 2025
Researcher and bioinformatician Abayomi Olabode, PhD, is using data analytics and AI to bring people living with HIV closer to a cure.Kidney stone research brings the buzz
March 09, 2025
Department of Microbiology and Immunology researchers are turning to fruit flies to help identify the link between kidney stones, gut health and antibiotic use.Expert insight: Developing tools to fight emerging infectious diseases
March 04, 2025
Idowu Olawoye, PhD, shares insights on halting the spread of disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. “To get the upper hand, we need to continue developing technology.”Graduate Student Research Featured in ASBMBToday
January 30, 2025
Congratulations to Avery Gaudreau from the Heinrichs lab for having her research featured in ASBMBToday! Her study, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, explores a promising new compound to combat Staphylococcus aureus, including drug-resistant strains. This recognition highlights her important contributions to the fight against antibiotic resistance.
