Department Information

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology (MGM) is committed to delivering the best education for medical and graduate students. Our faculty offer mentorships in their laboratories for students interested in cutting edge biomedical research.

Leadership

MGM is led by Vojo Deretic, PhD. Dr. Deretic serves as Chair of MGM and is the Director of the NIH-funded Autophagy, Inflammation and Metabolism (AIM) Center of Biomedical Research Excellence.

Leadership Stewards:
Administration
 Vojo Deretic, Ph.D. – Lead Steward
 Kathryn Frietze, Ph.D. – Associate Steward
Research
 Kiran Bhaskar, Ph.D. – Lead Steward
 Monica Rosas Lemus, Ph.D. – Associate Steward
Education
 Mike Mandell, Ph.D. – Lead Steward
 Jaya Rajaiya, Ph.D. – Associate Steward
Promotion & Tenure
 Judy Cannon, Ph.D. – Lead Steward
 Alison Kell, Ph.D. – Associate Steward
Scholarship/Mentorship
 Bryce Chackerian, Ph.D. – Lead Steward
 Jing Pu, Ph.D. – Associate Steward

Administration