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. 

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