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In Memoriam

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology would like to remember past faculty that had a tremendous impact on our community. We invite you to learn more about them.


Mark Shirtliff, PhD

Mark Shirtliff, PhD

Dr. Shirtliff was a Professor in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis in the School of Dentistry with his secondary appointment as Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology in the School of Medicine. 

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Andrei Medvedev, PhD

Andrei Medvedev, PhD

Dr. Medvedev was an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology from 2002 to 2013. In 2013, he accepted a faculty position in the Department of Immunology at University of Connecticut Health Center (UCHC). 

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