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

Dr. Bridget Moricz

Bridget Moricz is an MGI Instructor. Here are her responses to the Micro Biography questions:

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Dr. Bridget Moricz

How and when did you become interested in the field(s) of microbiology, genetics, and/or immunology?

I have been interested in science since I was a small child. Making volcanoes and slime were a key part of my childhood. However, microbiology really started to interest me when I took human anatomy in high school. I was amazed how complicated the body was and how easily a microbe could wreck it. At that point, I was hooked on microbiology. I wanted to understand how a pathogen could bypass the immune system.

Were there any particular people or events who were influential in your journey?

I must give credit to two people for influencing my journey: Mrs. Waeschle, my high school anatomy teacher, and Dr. Zwiesler-Vollick, my main professor in undergrad. Their enthusiasm for science was contagious; they always brought high energy and excitement to class. I hope that one day I can be as great of a teacher as those two.

How did you come to be a part of this department?

I was extremely lucky that I had a chance to collaborate with members of the department prior to this job. The people I interacted with had nothing but great things to say about the department, and I knew that I would like to work here.

What is your main role / research area right now and why is it important?

I am a lecturer for the department. I teach MMG302 (Intro into Microbiology Lab) and MMG408 (Advance Microbiology Lab). These lab courses are when students get to become microbiologists and perform fun experiments. These students are the future of science and medical fields, and these classes help them to develop an appreciation for microbiology.

How do you see your role / research evolving?

To be honest I have no answer for this.

What types of activities are you involved in outside of work / research?

Outside of work, I like to read mystery and fantasy novels, garden (aka keep my dog from eating all my broccoli), and work on home projects. I also enjoy wood working and sewing.