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Louisville, KY
The University of Louisville School of Medicine (ULSOM) recently announced Dr. Haribabu Bodduluri, Ph.D. as the new chair of Microbiology and Immunology, following his successful tenure as interim chair over the past year. Dr. Bodduluri assumed his official duties on November 1.
In his new role, Bodduluri will oversee administrative functions for the department, lead recruitment efforts, explore external funding opportunities, and maintain LCME accreditation. With a number of academic appointments, Bodduluri has already had an immense impact on ULSOM.
Bodduluri has made significant contributions as a professor in Microbiology and Immunology and as co-director of the Center for Microbiomics, Inflammation, and Pathogenesis. He is also involved in research at the UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center and the Center for Genetics and Molecular Medicine and was recently appointed as the James Graham Brown Foundation Chair in Cancer Immunobiology.
“The School of Medicine offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, and I am honored to lead the department of Microbiology and Immunology as we continue to push the boundaries in research and education.” said Dr. Bodduluri.
Bodduluri began his academic journey at Andhra University in India, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology, followed by a Master of Science in Biochemistry. He then completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the Indian Institute of Science and continued his postdoctoral studies at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to joining UofL, he was on the faculty at Duke University’s department of Medicine, where his research focused on the role of chemokines in leukocyte migration.
“Dr. Bodduluri has demonstrated exceptional leadership in his interim role, and I am thrilled that he has accepted this permanent appointment,” said Jeffrey Bumpous, dean of the School of Medicine.
