Microbiology, Infection & Immunity
To understand diverse microorganisms, their pathogenesis and resultant immune responses, research in MCB probes microbial physiology, the composition and function of microbiomes, innate and adaptive immunity, and translational strategies to predict infection epidemics, design better therapies and reengineer host and microbe for improved health and industry.
Suggested Courses
Autumn
MCB 532Human Pathogenic Viruses
Micro 540Graduate Virology
IMMUN 537Immunological Methods
winter
PABIO 552Cell Biology of Human Pathogens and Disease
CONJ 544Protein Structure, Modification and Regulation
spring
MICROM 553Molecular interactions of bacteria with their hosts
CONJ 549Microbial Population Biology