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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Natural Science
Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology

News

An adult rough-skinned newt rests in the gloved hand of doctoral student Sam Westcott.
May 30, 2025
The genetic blueprint of a neurotoxin
Tags:
microbiology
A cross-disciplinary team of MSU researchers aims to identify the genes responsible for producing one of nature’s most powerful neurotoxins.
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Christoph Adami sits for a formal portrait. He's wearing a black jacket and shirt. The background behind him is dark gray. He is smiling.
April 4, 2025
Christoph Adami honored with William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award
Tags:
microbiology
Adami is being recognized for significant contributions across multiple scientific fields including evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence.
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Christopher Contag smiles at the camera. He is sitting for a formal portrait and is wearing a gray suit with black shirt. He has close-cut slightly graying hair and a very slight beard and mustache.
March 31, 2025
Christopher Contag inducted as 2025 AIMBE Fellow
Tags:
microbiology
Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is comprised of the top two percent of medical and biological engineers.
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Latest News

An elementary student looks through a microscope while Dr. Hardy looks on. June 4, 2025MSU outreach sparks scientific curiosity in sixth-graders
An adult rough-skinned newt rests in the gloved hand of doctoral student Sam Westcott. May 30, 2025The genetic blueprint of a neurotoxin
Jared Godfrey stands outside in front of grasses and is smiling at the camera. He's wearing a dark gray t-shirt and has short hair. May 1, 2025Jared Godfrey receives Penner Fellowship
Glass awards sit on a table. April 29, 20252025 MGI Awards Ceremony honors outstanding students