The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
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Activities

The graduate program in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics organizes a number of activities to train our students in the presentation and critical analysis of research results. Because we strongly believe that these skills are essential for a successful career in science, our faculty actively participate in these activities.

MMG Retreat

Once a year the MMG students, post-docs, and faculty attend an out-of-town retreat. At the retreat, students present their research results and ideas. Also, a keynote address is delivered by an outside speaker. In addition to the scientific aspect, the retreat is a great chance for students and faculty to relax and have fun together. The 2012 Annual MMG Retreat was held at Camp Allen.

MMG Journal Club

We have a very active Journal club in which our students, post-docs, and faculty discuss particularly interesting and timely pertaining to microbiology and/or molecular genetics.

MMG Student Summer Seminar Series

During the summer our journal club is replaced by our student seminar series. These seminars give students in the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics program the chance to practice their presentation skills, and to get constructive feedback on their research.

MMG Student Colloquia

Once a month one of our graduate students presents his/her research objectives and results to the other graduate students. This voluntary get-together is organized by the students themselves, and provides a great opportunity to practice presentating and get constructive feedback in an informal setting.

MMG Departmental Seminars

In the departmental seminar series, outstanding scientists from around the world present their research Thursdays at 4 pm. Click here for the latest program.

Topic-specific meetings within the Texas Medical Center

Many MMG students participate in regular meetings of scientist from all of the TMC institutions who share common research interests. Many such groups meet, including the TMC chapter of the American Society for Microbiology, the Molecular Basis of Infectious Diseases group (MBID), the Fungi/Fungal group, the Bacterial Interest Group (BIG), a C. elegans group, and many others. This provides MMG students with a unique opportunity to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and experience found in the many research institutions in the TMC