The Transdisciplinary Training in Microbiology and Immunology (TTMI) T32 Program provides NIH-supported training at the University of Kentucky. The program brings together faculty and trainees across disciplines to strengthen research training in microbiology and immunology and prepare participants for careers in biomedical research.


“What is Transdisciplinary Research?” | September 21, 2026

Join TTMI T32 Co-Directors Drs. Sarah D’Orazio and Lyse Norian for an introduction to the program and a discussion of what transdisciplinary research means in the context of TTMI.

September 21, 2026 | 3 – 3:50 p.m. ET
A UKY login is required to access the Zoom webinar.

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“How to Initiate a Research Collaboration” | October 8, 2026

Join Dr. Ilhem Messaoudi, Vice President for Research, Chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics, and TTMI T32 Executive Council Member, for a discussion on how to identify opportunities, build connections, and initiate successful research collaborations.

October 8, 2026 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET
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