Research in microbiology is focused on microbe environment and host-pathogen interactions, viral and vector-borne diseases, their epidemiology, and infectious diseases transmitted by arthropods. Immunology faculty research development of the adaptive immune system, especially CD4+ T cells, and their role in regulating the immune response to microorganisms. Immune tolerance and its impact on tumor development are also studied.
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Concentration Information
- ÌýBIOL 890 - Two graded seminars
- ÌýBIOL 805 - Advanced Microbiology
- ÌýBIOL 845 - Advanced Immunology
- Ìý BMS 898 - Research
Students select one of the following courses:
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ÌýBIOL 840 - Advanced Vaccinology
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ÌýBIOL 881 - Autoimmunity and Transplantation
Optional elective courses require permission from the student's dissertation committee.
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