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Dr. Mark Heise (Professor, Genetics and M&I)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dr. Mark Heise (Professor, Genetics and M&I) was elected to the American Academy of Microbiology Class of 2026, based on his record of scientific achievement and original contributions that have advanced microbiology research.<\/p>\n

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