The MIT Microbiology Graduate PhD Program is an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary program representing all aspects of microbiological research. There are over 50 faculty from various MIT departments and divisions who study or use microbes in significant ways in their research.

Study of facial bacteria could lead to probiotics that promote healthy skin

During the early teen years, many new strains of C. acnes colonize the skin on our faces. This could be an optimal time for probiotic treatment.

Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance.

Bacteria can be engineered to sense a variety of molecules, such as pollutants or soil nutrients. In most cases, however, these signals can only be detected by looking at the cells under a microscope, making them impractical for large-scale use. Using a new method that triggers cells to produce mol

Microbiology Ph.D Thesis Defense: Erika Wirachman (Grossman Lab) Friday April 18, 2025, 11 AM, Room 76-156

Title: Transcription termination and antitermination in integrative and conjugative element

Microbiology Ph.D. Thesis Defense: Joshua Bromley (Shalek lab) Date and Time: January 22, 2025. 10:30 AM EST.

Location (in-person): Ragon Institute Auditorium, First Floor Auditorium. 600 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Thesis Title: “Deciphering Features of Protective or Maladaptive Cellular Immunity in the Airways Following Primary and Repeated Pathogen Exposure”