Molecular Virology Seminar Series
Thursdays, 12:10 PM
Biochemical Sciences Auditorium, room 1211
Diversity and Inclusivity
Everyone is welcome in the Institute for Molecular Virology. We actively maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where we want all to feel empowered to be their authentic, whole selves.
Land Acknowledgement
We recognize, support, and advocate for the sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk and the eleven other First Nations of Wisconsin.
Were U Wondering … how vaccines work?
Ann Palmenberg, professor emerit of Biochemistry and Molecular Virology, explains how vaccines trick your immune system into thinking you’ve had an infection so you’ll be protected when a real virus comes along.
The mission of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Institute for Molecular Virology (IMV) is to reveal, through state of the art research, novel ways in which viruses replicate, evolve and cause disease, how viral infections can be prevented or treated, and to use viruses to understand fundamental concepts in biology and medicine. In conducting this mission, we simultaneously train the next generation of research virologists. Our mission extends to communicating our results not only to other scientists, but also to government agencies, legislative bodies, and the general public. In this way, we seek to embody the Wisconsin Idea, so that our work influences and improves people’s lives throughout the state of Wisconsin and beyond.