The goal of the department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, in both the Larner College of Medicine and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is to have a supportive, respectful, and open working environment for all faculty, staff, and students. MMG upholds the principles of professionalism, respect and inclusion for all in regards to culture, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status (SES), disability, or underrepresentation as defined by the NIH (NOT-OD-20-031, appended).