Marian University is proud to announce the promotion of Wilbert Derbigny, Ph.D., to full Professor with tenure in the Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Derbigny’s career is marked by a commitment to excellence in teaching, impactful research, and dedicated service to the academic community.
Since joining Marian University as an associate professor in 2020, Samina Akbar, Ph.D., the chair of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology says Dr. Derbigny has played a vital role in educating future medical professionals and advancing the field of microbiology and immunology through both his classroom instruction and his robust research program.
Dr. Derbigny’s research, supported by competitive grants including a National Institute of Health grant program, explores the complex interactions between host and pathogen, contributing valuable insights to medical science. Beyond research, he is recognized for mentoring students and fostering critical thinking and high-quality, hypothesis-driven inquiry. Congratulations Dr. Derbigny!