Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Richard M. Schultz

Visiting Professor
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Research focuses on cell and molecular biology of processes required for formation of oocytes.

332 Briggs Hall

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Antonio Serapio-Palacios

Assistant Professor
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of pathogen-microbiota-host interactions.

209 Briggs Hall

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Arthur Charles-Orszag

Assistant Professor
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Research focuses on the evolutionary cell biology of archaea and eukaryogenesis.

243 Briggs Hall

Eric Mann

Lecturer (In Memoriam)
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Obituary

Hannah N. Starcevich

Academic Coordinator
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

3033C Katherine Esau Science Hall

Erin E. Easlon

Academic Coordinator
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

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2033D Katherine Esau Science Hall

Buzz Killer: Caffeine Pollutes. Can Bacteria Help?

by Kat Kerlin
January 26, 2023

I love coffee. I love it so much that I don’t even want to tell you this:

Jonathan H. Bragg

Assistant Professor of Teaching
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Faculty Advisor for Undeclared Life Sciences

Research focuses on new student experiences and self-regulated learning.

335 Briggs Hall

Kenjiro W. Quides

Assistant Professor of Teaching
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Faculty Advisor for Molecular and Medical Microbiology

Research focuses on the integration of microbial symbioses and experiential learning.

Briggs Hall room 337A

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UC Davis Researchers Among Successful PREP Scholars Admitted to Campus Graduate Programs

by Greg Watry
September 28, 2021

Graduate Student Stories

Four UC Davis postbaccalaureate researchers returned to campus this fall as both graduate students and fellows of the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). The NSF GRFP supports outstanding scholars in STEM fields, providing a three-year annual stipend of $34,000 along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees.