newsletter
2016/17 SCHOOL OF
Genetics and Microbiology
WELCOME Thanks to the high quality education and training and a strong track record in research, Trinity genetics and microbiology continue to perform strongly. We hope that this foundation enables you, our graduates, to pursue a variety of careers in Ireland and internationally and to be proud of Trinity whatever you choose to do. As you know, School of Genetics and Microbiology encompasses the rich fabric of the Smurfit Institute of Genetics and Moyne Institute of Preventive Medicine with a diverse group of faculty, researchers and students from over thirty countries. The research and teaching in genetics include molecular, cellular, developmental, behavioural, medical, population and quantitative genetics and evolution while microbiology focuses on the genetics, cellular and molecular biology of microbes (bacteria, yeasts, fungi and virsuses) of medical, industrial and technological importance, including interactions between microbial pathogens and their hosts aimed at advancing knowledge that is likely to influence positively the development of vaccines, diagnostic tools and novel preventive and therapeutic treatments to combat and control infectious and communicable diseases affecting mankind and domestic animals worldwide. Below we present a few examples of the recent developments which illustrate the level of the very impressive work that is being done. We thank you for your continued involvement with the school and its two departments and look forward to seeing you in Trinity and hearing from you. Professor Charles Dorman Head of School
Professor Charles Dorman