Events

The following events sponsored by the department are open to the public:

• Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Seminar Series
  View the 2008-2009 seminar schedule.

• NERCE/BEID Seminar Series
  A monthly seminar series sponsored by the New England Regional Center of Excellence in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Disease Research (NERCE/BEID).

Microbial Sciences Initiative

• MSI Events Calendar

Department Activities

Academic and non-academic activities in which graduate students, postdocs, and faculty participate.

Seminars

Students and postdoctoral trainees have the opportunity to attend department-sponsored weekly seminars given by visiting speakers, as well as the annual Shipley Symposium held by the Department. In addition, the Harvard Medical School community offers a wealth of seminars and other public events. View the online event calendar here.

Journal Clubs

Opportunities abound to discuss one's own and others' research. Graduate students hold a weekly journal club over lunch. The Monday Talks, held weekly, provide a forum for literature discussions and presentations of current research. The Pathogen of the Month Club, held monthly over lunch, features a presentation of a different pathogen at each meeting.

Retreat

Held on Cape Cod, the annual Department Retreat includes talks by faculty members and poster sessions, as well as a lobster bake, swimming, dancing, and other beach fun!

Social Hour

The Friday social hour, sponsored by a different lab each week, provides an opportunity to unwind before the weekend.