Save the date for 2023 MMPC, Oct 20-22 in downtown Chicago. Fantastic lineup of speakers. Information on registration and program will soon be available at feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/microbio…. We look forward to seeing you this fall!

Get your posters ready! Deep dish pizza and fall at the lakefront await at this year's Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference #MMPC. coming to Chicago Oct 20-22nd, 2023! feinberg-dev.fsm.northwestern.edu/sites/microbio…

PA1414, originally annotated as a hypothetical protein, is an sRNA that regulates anaerobic growth and the transition between chronic and acute infection. nature.com/articles/s4158… Annotation to be added to Pseudomonas Genome Database soon!

Pls RT: Open postdoc position with Alan R. Hauser Lab (Northwestern U, Chicago) studying pathogenesis/antibiotic resistance of Pseudomonas and Klebsiella. How do these nasty bugs cause infections and resist treatment? See labs.feinberg.northwestern.edu/hauser/ to apply.

REGISTER now! Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, a number of Caregiver Grants and Abstract Awards are available for abstract presenters of #2023MMPC. Submit your oral abstract by July 31st and poster abstract by Aug 15th for full consideration.@abrcms @sacnas

Just a public service announcement, especially for new PIs…. Be careful purchasing @Eppendorf_USA products. Poor quality and worse customer service. Not sure when things changed but they are not the eppendorf of old. -80 freezer failure after 2 years. No help. #eppendorfsucks

Our paper revealing how specialized #Yersinia cells 🦠release a deadly Tc toxin-containing cocktail ☣️ by blowing themselves up 🧨🤯 is finally out! Read it in @naturemicrobiol: nature.com/articles/s4156… #toxin #pathogen #tomography #explosion #T10SS

Evidence for intracellular Pseudomonas aeruginosa JBacteriology Eds Mini-Review by Zach Resko et al from Abby Kroken journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jb…

It's time to write a minireview! Sharing a new idea? Synthesize data and suggest new research directions? You wrote a fantastic intro to your thesis? All great topics for a minireview. Check out my editorial: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jb… ASM JBacteriology Eds

Who wouldn't want to join this fun group!!!??? We are hiring a TT position in virology or bacteriology! Apply now!!! careers.luc.edu/postings/28847

Some gram-negative bacteria deliver large toxins through the outer membranes of competing bacteria using contact-dependent inhibition (CDI) systems. How? Researchers developed an in vitro assay to monitor this toxin release process. #JBacteriology: asm.social/28h

📣 Postdoc position available in my group at Pitt to study how Klebsiella controls its cell surface and develop new projects. themikelab.com Read more and apply here by Jan 12: cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/… Reposts are appreciated! #klebclub #newPI

THROWBACK: When the #Eagles entire sideline had to drink a ton of PICKLE JUICE all game long to attempt to beat the #Cowboys in Texas.

The 2025 Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference, hosted by Loyola University Chicago, will be held October 3-5. We have a website where you can find additional information and begin making your plans! mmpconference2025.com

Gooooo Broncos!!!!! National Champions!!!!!

Registration for MMPC 2025 opens today! We can’t wait to see you in St. Charles, IL, for the first MMPC hosted by Loyola University Chicago! mmpconference2025.com/registration

Reminder: MMPC's abstract deadline to be considered for an oral presentation is July 15! mmpconference2025.com/submit-an-abst…

DON’T MISS!!!! MMPC 2025!!! Still time to submit an abstract and register!!! Contact me if you have any questions!!!!!!