The mission of the Center for Microbiology and Immunology (CMI) is to advance discovery in human immunology and expand the understanding of human disease processes. As microbiome have a sweeping impact on complex human diseases, we aim to understand the interplay between host-microbe interactions and immune genetics to elucidate the pathogenesis of complex immune and inflammatory diseases. We believe in the value of basic science discovery and in emphasizing individual diversity (as well as the perspective of diverse faculty) to promote innovation in personalized health care of immune diseases. We strive for excellence in all that we do and teach trainees to do so in microbiology, immunology, microbiome research and education.

The Center for Microbiology and Immunology brings together an exceptional group of researchers to foster basic science research, education, and translational medicine on the immune system across all the disciplines in Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

CMI research encompasses the major aspects of immunology with special focus on host-microbe interactions, inflammation, and autoimmunity. The center provides collaborative support for other researchers at the Katz School in four important areas; (1) microbiome research, (2) systems biology, (3) imaging and (4) immunoprofiling. By leveraging our expertise in these areas, the Center tackles complex questions, helping scientists generate data for publications, grant proposals, and translate their discoveries into clinical applications . We also partner with the Katz School of Medicine’s full-time teaching faculty to help train the next generation of scientists.