The Microbiology and Immunology (MICR) Graduate program aims to provide graduate students with an inclusive learning environment that fosters comprehensive training in the disciplines of immunology, bacteriology, and virology. Our primary goal is to train students to develop independent thinking and problem-solving skills that will enable them to thrive in careers within academic, government, and private sectors of biomedical sciences.
Key objectives of the program include
- Completion to graduation within a 5-year period
- Placement in a biomedical career position following graduation
All MICR PhD trainees who have graduated in the past ten years have successfully competed for science-related positions and include:
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Academic faculty
- NIH program officers
- Research scientists at pharmaceutical companies and government branches
- Scientific writers
- Medical science liaisons
- Public policy professionals
- Patent law and licensing positions
Faculty-Student Mentoring
Faculty-student mentoring is a critical component of the MICR program. By fostering student engagement, providing valuable guidance, and helping students navigate their academic and professional journey, MICR faculty strive to cultivate a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment that empowers students to reach their full potential as independent scientists and future leaders in microbiology and immunology.
National Recognition
The MICR program training excellence has been recognized by the NIH in the form of a T32 predoctoral training grant in Immunology and Pathogenesis which has been continuously funded since 1991. This funding mechanism supports four PhD trainees annually.
