Institute of Microbiology and Infection
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.
Latest news
Healthy gut bacteria that feed on sugar analysed for the first time
Published 31 January 2025
Colon-dwelling Akkermansia muciniphila associated with good health feed on mucus
Protecting the public from health threats
Published 25 October 2024
New Health Protection Research Units will help responses to future incidents including terrorism and pandemics
New international multidisciplinary training network to advance to the novel field of hologenomics
Published 9 September 2024
Birmingham will host doctoral students as part of a new training network that will advance understanding of how microorganism and host genetics interact.
‘Good’ bacteria during pregnancy could influence infant growth and development
Published 21 August 2024
A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother’s gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain development in the fetus.
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