Infection and Immunity: The Pathogenesis of Host-Microbe Interactions Training Program
The overarching goal of this predoctoral training program is to train the next generation of researchers in microbiology, and to prepare them with the skills necessary to address the nation’s critical needs in the battle against infectious disease. Our program takes a student-centric approach that blends didactic and wet lab learning with the University of Rochester’s signature URBEST program in career preparedness to develop self-motivated, independent research scientist who are well prepared for diverse research careers.

Our Faculty
The training faculty in this program are members of the various departments across UR and URMC.

Our T32 Trainees
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News and Announcements
MBI 501 Student Seminar: "Developmental Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Alters the House Dust Mite Induced Allergic Response in Mice"
Hannah Teets - Graduate Student
Mar 27, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.
Medical Center | K307 (3-6408)
MBI 501 Student Seminar: "Determining Phage Specificity in S. aureus"
Kenny Jacoby - Graduate Student
Mar 27, 2025 @ 12:30 p.m.
Medical Center | K307 (3-6408)
MBI Seminar Series: "Bio-inspired catalysis for circularizing the polymer economy"
Gang Fan, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester
Mar 31, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.
Medical Center | Upper Auditorium (3-7619)
SAVE THE DATE: Summer Kick Off Picnic
Jun 27, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
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