Department of Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology is a specialized area within a university or institution that studies tiny living organisms called microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These microorganisms are essential to understanding health, disease, medicine, and the environment. The department conducts research, offers education, and provides laboratory training to explore how microbes affect humans, animals, and ecosystems. Its work helps develop vaccines, antibiotics, and disease prevention strategies, contributing to public health and scientific knowledge about the microscopic world that influences our daily lives.