Institute of Microbiology and Infection
Tackling the global challenge of infectious diseases for the benefit of society
The aim of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection (IMI) is to harness the power of fundamental microbiology research to solve global threats to humanity. These include age-old diseases like Tuberculosis, newly emerging pathogens such as Zika and, most importantly, the enormous challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
PhD Opportunities
Doctoral Training Programme in Microbial Genomics for Health Protection
General enquiries
The Institute of Microbiology and Infection is based on the main University campus, with researchers working in the Medical School and the Biosciences building.
The Institute of Microbiology and Infection
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
- Email: IMI@contacts.bham.ac.uk
- BlueSky: @imibirmingham.bsky.social