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Education

Degree Programs

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is focused on research and educational programs which relate to microbial pathogens (viruses and prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes) and the host immune defenses which protect against these organisms.

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology currently offers the following
training programs:

• Undergraduate
• Masters Program
• 3/2 (BS/MS) Master Program
• PhD Program
• Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)

For more information on individual programs, please follow the links above, or investigate the department's training grant support below.

Pre-Doctoral Training Grants

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology has been awarded several highly competitive, institutional training grants from the National Institutes of Health. These grants provide funds for stipend support, educational and training opportunities for Ph.D. students working in the areas of immunology, microbial pathogenesis (including bacteria, fungi and viruses), HIV/AIDS research, and oral biology. Upper level students that have fulfilled coursework and qualifying exam requirements are eligible for consideration, and suitable candidates are selected by the faculty. Approximately 25% of our current Ph.D. students are trainees supported by one of the four NIH sponsored programs listed below.

Grant Name	Principal Investigator
Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Program in Immunology	Edith Lord Ph.D.
Microbial Pathogenesis of Bacteria and Viruses	Barbara Iglewski Ph.D.
HIV-1 Replication and Pathogenesis	Sanjay Maggirwar, Ph. D.
Oral Sciences	Rob Quivey, Ph. D.
Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)	Edith Lord Ph.D.

Predoctoral students in Microbiology and Immunology may also receive support from additional training grants that include the following:

• Training Program in Oral Science