The Infection, Immunity, and Transplantation program will provide students an education and training in the microorganisms that are relevant to human health and in the immune system that allows us to overcome infection as well as rejects transplantation of organs and tissues. Faculty members study individual microbes (bacteria, viruses, or fungi), with particular emphasis on its biology, evolution or pathogenic mechanism; the autoimmune diseases of asthma, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis; or the development, differentiation and activation of the innate and adaptive immune systems.
Of Special Interest:
The Infection, Immunity, and Transplantation Ph.D. and M.S. programs are research-intensive and will combine rigorous coursework with sufficient time for intensive research activity. Previous students on average have completed the Ph.D. in five years or less and the M.S. in about 3 years. Graduates progress to post-doctoral training (Ph.D. degree) or to research, teaching, and other positions in academia, industry, and the government (Ph.D. and M.S. degrees).
Curriculum:
Incoming graduate students will matriculate in the program with the track being undeclared. During the first year, students will take core courses and carry out laboratory rotations. Track-specific courses and laboratory rotations will be taken once the track of interest is identified. Students must pick the track and the laboratory to conduct their dissertation research project by the end of the first year. This infrastructure will promote rigorous and fruitful cross-fertilization between course work and laboratory research to prepare students for successful careers in academia, industry, and government agencies.
Admissions:
Applications are processed on the Health Science Campus. For detailed admissions requirements and deadline information please contact the department.
