Microbiology and Immunology Training Program Department of Comparative Pathobiology
Programs of Study
Postgraduate training programs for both the MS and PhD degrees are offered in the study of bacteriology, immunology, parasitology and virology. Both degrees require independent research and preparation of an original thesis and require a minimum of two and four years, respectively.
Course work is selected jointly by the student and his/her major professor, with the advice of the individual’s graduate advisory committee, to suit the student's background, interests and research problem. Formal course work may be selected from offerings within the Department of Comparative Pathobiology and from other departments within the University. Courses in general biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, microbial pathogenesis, bioinformatics, statistical methods, bacteriology, virology and other discipline-based courses are often selected as part of individual’s plan of study. Assistance in preparation for board certification for the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine is available.
Faculty
Wendy Anne Beauvais, Assistant Professor, Epidemiology and Public Health, Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Lab
Sriveny Dangoudoubiyam, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Parasitology, Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Section Head for Parasitology, Willie M. Reed Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Parasitology
Bennett D. Elzey, Research Associate Professor
Ahmed AbdelKhalek Hassan, Research Assistant Professor, Ahmed AMR Lab
Kenitra, G. Henrix, Associate Dean, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories Director, Willie M. Reed Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Clinical Professor, Micro Maven of the League of VetaHumanz
Harm Hogenesch, Distinguished Professor of Immunopathology, The Hogenesch Research Group
Christoph, Konradt, Assistant Professor, Immunology, Konradt Lab
Nadia Atallah Lanman, Research Associate Professor, C3B Core Website
Hyunwoo Lee, Research Associate Professor
Suresh K. Mittal, Distinguished Professor of Virology
Timothy Ratliff, Distinguished Professor of Comparative Pathobiology
Christopher A. Rice, Assistant Professor, Parasitology, Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, Rice Research Group
Andrea Pires dos Santos, Associate Professor, Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Director of the Cytology Resource Center, Associate Member for the Purdue Institue for Cancer Research Section Head, Clinical Pathology
Ekramy Sayedahmed, Assistant Professor of Poultry Medicine
Rachel C. Soltys, Clinical Assistant Professor
Shankar Thangamani, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Section Head, Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, Thangamani Lab
Jiang Yang, Research Associate Professor of Comparative Pathobiology
GuangJun Zhang, John T. and Winifred M. Hayward Professor of Genetic Research, Genetic Epidemiology and Comparative Medicine, Zhang Research Group
Salary Support
Limited numbers of teaching/research assistantships and university scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
Research
Research focuses on the understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of veterinary and human infectious diseases, basic and applied immunology, the development of novel diagnostic tests, therapeutics and methods to prevent infections and tissue inflammation. Investigations are conducted at the whole animal, tissue, cellular, and molecular levels and are supported by electron microscopy, flow cytometry, cell sorting, confocal microscopy (regular, multiphoton and superresolution), and whole animal imaging facilities within the college and throughout the campus. Microarray, bioinformatics, statistical analysis, histology, DNA-sequencing, metabolomics, nuclear magnetic resonance/CT, transgenic mouse facility, and other state of the art technologies are available on campus.
The Indiana State Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory provides a significant resource in the practical training of individuals interested in specialty board certification, e.g. microbiology and pathology.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold the BS or DVM degree or equivalent training in the biological sciences and be admitted by both the Department of Comparative Pathobiology and the Purdue University Graduate School.
Applicants
Qualified individuals with strong interests in pursuing advanced degrees are encouraged to apply. Women and underrepresented minorities are welcome to apply. Interested candidates should send letters of inquiry and requests for application forms to:
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
VPTH Building 101A, 725 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2027
Office Phone: 765-494-7542
Fax: 765-494-9830
Email: cpbgradc@purdue.edu
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
