Microbiology and Immunology

Microbiology and Immunology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine is a welcoming community for accomplished and learning scientists. The department has 21 primary faculty with a diverse set of research interests, including autoimmunity, cancer immunology, vaccine development and vaccinology, infectious diseases, host/pathogen interaction, inflammation, molecular genetics and novel drug discovery. A robust research funding portfolio has enabled groundbreaking advances through the use of innovative next-generation technologies and approaches. 

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology offers an exceptional training environment at the intersection of basic, clinical and translational science. Having a committed teaching and mentoring faculty means small class sizes and meaningful interactions between faculty and students. Most of our graduates remain in a science-related career, including successful careers in academia and industry, public health, intellectual property development, teaching, scientific communication and public policy. 

Inquiries regarding the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Science (MSc) or combined MD/PhD academic programs may be directed to migrad@louisville.edu. 

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