The Department of Microbiology and Immunology provides a challenging environment for students seeking to participate in research of the highest caliber. A wide range of interests is represented in the Department, including both basic and medical aspects of Bacteriology, Genetics, Virology, Immunology, Parasitology, Infectious Diseases, and Pathogenic Mechanisms.
The Department offers a Graduate Program leading to a Ph.D.
degree. This Program, a component of the Interdisciplinary
Graduate Program in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID), is designed for
full-time students who wish to pursue professional research and
academic careers in the various disciplines encompassed within
Microbiology and Immunology. A broadly based core program of
formal training is combined with an intensive laboratory research
experience in Microbiology and Immunology. Research training
emphasizes modern methods in molecular biology, cell biology, as well
as interdisciplinary approaches. All of the laboratories are
supported with extramural and/or intramural research funds, which
provide a vigorous research environment for graduate study.
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is housed close to the Departments of Biochemistry, Anatomy and Cell Biology, and Molecular Pathology. Cooperation among these Departments facilitates intellectual exchange and collaboration among the Graduate Programs. Interdepartmental Graduate Programs, such as the Neuroscience and the Molecular and Cell Biology Programs, also serve to increase communication and training opportunities for our students.
Contact Information
Department of Microbiology
and Immunology
Uniformed Services University
of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge
Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Telephone: 301-295-3400
Fax: 301-295-1545