Hui Hu, Ph.D. has been promoted from associate professor to professor in the UAB Department of Microbiology, effective October 1, 2024.

This achievement highlights his dedication as an immunologist with expertise in the transcriptional regulation of adaptive immunity, showcasing his exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing research in his field.

"Dr. Hu has been a vital part of the UAB Department of Microbiology for nearly a decade, making exceptional contributions to the fields of immunology and microbiology," said J. Victor Garcia-Martinez, Ph.D., Charles H. McCauley Endowed Chair in Microbiology. "The breadth of his work and collaborations has been remarkable, and I feel fortunate to count him among our most esteemed faculty. His dedication to research, education, and service has significantly impacted the department and the university. This promotion is well-deserved and reflects our commitment to excellence."

Hu joined UAB's Department of Microbiology in May 2014 after serving as an associate professor at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia. Before that, he was an instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital, affiliated with Harvard University, and a postdoctoral researcher at the CBR Institute for Biomedical Research at Harvard Medical School in 2002. Before his time at Harvard, Hu conducted postdoctoral research at the Center for Cancer Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and completed a fellowship at the Trudeau Institute. He later gained his doctorate degree from Stockholm University in Sweden.

“I am deeply honored by this promotion and grateful for the support and opportunities provided by the UAB Department of Microbiology,” said Hu. “This achievement is a testament to the collaborative spirit and dedication of my colleagues and students. I look forward to continuing our work together to advance our understanding of adaptive immunity and contribute to the field of immunology."