Educating and training future physicians and investigators

Our faculty work closely with students in the MD program, the Biomedical Sciences - Research master program and Biomedical Sciences doctoral program.

Medical students learn foundational knowledge in molecular biology, cell biology and microbiology throughout the program. We also offer research opportunities for medical and Biomedical Sciences students. Additionally, our faculty mentor postdoctoral fellows as they gain advanced training and research experience.

Microbiology & Molecular Cell Biology

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Microbiology & Molecular Cell Biology

Research focus areas

Dr. Julius Nyalwidhe poses in the laboratory.

Infectious disease

Exploring the underlying mechanisms of disease in important human pathogens such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), herpesviruses and malaria.

Immunology

Studying the role of inflammation and the immune system in human disease.

Cancer biology

Addressing many aspects of cancer biology, including the mechanisms of DNA replication and the identification of novel biomarkers that can be used to more accurately diagnose cancer.