Larner College of Medicine

Meet your Advisors

We have a team of undergraduate and graduate faculty who serve as advisors for all current and interested students. MMG advisors are known for their passion, knowledge, and supportive approach.

Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, and Biochemistry

Alan Chant

Assistant Professor • Biochemistry Program Director • MMG Undergraduate Advisor

Expertise

Rebecca Guy

Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Expertise

microbiology, infectious disease, virulence factors, clinical laboratory techniques.
 

Karin "Kari" Hodge

Instructor • MMG Undergraduate Advisor

Expertise

laboratory education, TA training and mentoring.

Bruno Martorelli Di Genova

Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics • Undergraduate Advisor

Expertise

host-parasite interaction and drug development, molecular and cellular biology, metabolism, parasitology, single-celled eukaryotes.

Janet Murray

Associate Professor, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics • Vice Chair of Education • Director, CALS Honors College

Expertise

Princess Rodriguez

Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics • Undergraduate Advisor

Expertise

bioinformatics, epigenetics, genomics, STEM education, next-generation sequencing.

Marni Slavik

Faculty Scientist • Director, CALS Biological Sciences • Undergraduate Advisor

Expertise

enteric infections and vaccine development, cell and molecular biology, genetics

Leigh Knodler

Associate Professor, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics • Advisor, Accelerated Master's Program • Adviser, Master's of Science

Expertise

bacteria-host cell interactions in the gut, enteric bacteria, host-pathogen interactions, type III secretion systems, salmonella enterica, providencia alcalifaciens,