Virus Slayer Awarded ‘Genius Grant’ by MacArthur Foundation
The award recognizes Jason McLellan’s work to investigate how viruses infect our cells and to develop new treatments for infectious disease.

In Memoriam: Emin Ulug
Emin Ulug, retired Molecular Biosciences Associate Professor of Instruction passed away on September 12 after a long illness.

Re-engineered Antibodies Kill Bacteria Directly
These antibodies use a clever trick to slip deep into a bacteria’s outer membrane, where they can do real damage.

Davies Lab Research Finds Wide Diversity of Microcins
The study, recently published in Nature Communications, could lead to new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant infections.

LCID Researcher's Work to Translate Science Featured on UNESCO Website
Dr. Grace Kago's science e-learning community for native Kikuyu speakers is chosen for UNESCO's Open and Inclusive Science Hub.

Julie Gerberding Discusses Precision Health at 2025 LaMontagne Symposium Keynote Lecture
The title of Dr. Gerberding's lecture was "Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Rebuilding Trust and Advancing Precision Public Health in the AI Era"

Three UT Austin Faculty Members Selected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Ken Keiler studies basic molecular biology with the aim of developing new antibiotics.

Research Identifies Key Antibodies for Development of Broadly Protective Norovirus Vaccine
Discovery brings us one step closer to vaccine and treatment for prevalent virus.

UT Vaccine Scientist Will Be Inducted Into National Inventors Hall of Fame
McLellan, who will be inducted in Washington, D.C. on May 8, is among the youngest new inductees in hall of fame history.

John F. Brooks II Presents 2024 Richard J. Meyer Lecture
Dr. Brooks’ lecture explored his research into the connection between the circadian clock and immune function in the gut microbiome of mice.
