Welcome! The faculty of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is pleased that you have an interest in our Doctoral Program. We seek to recruit bright and talented students who wish to enter into a career in research in the biomedical sciences.

Our Ph.D program offers state-of-the-art training in

microbiology, immunology, virology, molecular biology, basic cancer research, pathogenesis of infectious diseases, and related disciplines. We hope that this site will provide you with a useful overview of our Department, the Graduate Program, and our ongoing research. Should you have further questions, or wish to apply, please click on the appropriate links at left or contact us directly.

The Doctoral Program in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is designed to educate students in the art and science of biomedical research, and to give him/her the experience and training needed to become an independent scientist. Thus, students that graduate from our Program receive excellent preparation for a future in biomedical research. Many of our students have gone on to successful postdoctoral research positions at premiere academic institutions and biotechnology companies. Former Students