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The interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Molecular Microbiology
offers rigorous theoretical and experimental training in
the molecular genetics of bacterial and viral growth and
pathogen-host interactions through a broad range of graduate
courses and laboratories for scientific development. Eighteen
full-time faculty members from the departments of Molecular
Biology and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, and Medicine
actively participate in the education of graduate students.
The graduate program has 41 students working toward the PhD
degree.
Curriculum
During the first year, students perform research rotations in four different
laboratories for 9- to 11-week periods and also attend advanced-level courses.
The rotations serve as an introductory course in techniques and experimental
design; acquaint students more personally with faculty, staff, and other students;
and help students select a thesis adviser and thesis project by the end of the
first year. The program of study includes classes in genetics and biochemistry
and courses or seminars in microbial genetics and physiology, microbial pathogenesis,
eukaryotic gene expression, molecular virology, physical biochemistry, immunology,
and many other topics.
A first-year adviser assists students with course selection and rotation planning.
All students participate with faculty in a weekly journal club as well as in
weekly research seminars presented by guest speakers, or program faculty members,
postdoctoral researchers, and students. These seminar and literature review series
are important learning experiences, providing an opportunity to develop communication
skills and present ideas as well as to gain broad exposure to Molecular Microbiology
and related disciplines.
Explore the
program website for more information!
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