A competitive graduate program with an emphasis on existing and emerging interdisciplinary research areas<br>For those interested in a research-driven career in academia or industry, our Department of Infectious Diseases offers a PhD program with training in many disease relevant disciplines such as molecular virology, pathogenic bacteriology, classical and molecular parasitology, epidemiology, immunology, avian disease, and wildlife disease.<br><br>Important aspects of our graduate training program include:<br><br>A seminar series that features excellent speakers from around the country<br>Five journal clubs that cover the range of department research interests and provide important training in critical analysis of published work<br>A yearly department retreat that offers an opportunity for our graduate students to present their work to their peers<br>Competitive financial support