BMS Core I (BSR1012)
Biostatistics (BIO6400 or MPH0300)
Responsible Conduct of Research (BSR1003)
Introduction to Journal Club (BSR1004)
Laboratory rotation (BSR1006)
BMS Spring (BSR1013)
Introduction to Journal Club (BSR1005)
Rigor and Reproducibility (BSR1022)
Laboratory rotation (BSR1007)
Advanced Virology (offered on alternate years, (BSR6601)
Virus Host Interactions Journal Club (BSR4602)
Student Journal Club in Microbiology (BSR4601)
Seminar in Microbiology (BSR5601)
Virus Host Interactions Journal Club (BSR4603)
Student Journal Club in Microbiology (BSR4601)
Seminar in Microbiology (BSR5601)
Fundamentals in Immunology (if taken as an advanced course, (BSR1501)
Second advanced course offered by any other MTA (if not taken earlier chosen by student and Thesis/Dissertation Advisor from any other MTA)
Advanced Virology (if not taken in fall of 2nd year)
Second advanced course offered by any other MTA (if not taken earlier chosen by student and Thesis/Dissertation Adisor from any other MTA)
Virus Host Interactions Journal Club (BSR4603)
Student Journal Club in Microbiology (BSR4601) - until students pass their Thesis Proposal
Seminar in Microbiology (BSR5601) Independent research.
Website: https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/microbiology
Faculty: https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/microbiology/faculty
The Microbiology MTA is focused on studying the interaction of viruses and their hosts, and the host factors that may determine susceptibility to infections. We study viruses, such as influenza virus, hepatitis C virus (HCV), dengue virus (DENV), West Nile virus (WNV), Ebola and Marburg viruses, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human cytomegalovirus (CMV), Zika virus (ZIKV) as well as genetics/epigenetics of viral infections and other topics related to microbial pathogenesis and viral immunology. Studies are directed at understanding how the innate immune system of the infected host is counteracted by components of these viruses and how the innate immune systems, such as the interferon signaling system, work on a molecular level. Microbiology researchers use this knowledge to develop new vaccines against these viruses and identify small molecular weight compounds for use as antivirals. This is a great training area for those who would like to obtain a Master’s degree or PhD in the field of Virology.
The goals of the MIC MTA are to provide comprehensive training in the field of virology and viral immunology
Jean Lim, PhD
212-241-7811
Domenico Tortorella, PhD
212-241-5447
Average number of new students each year: 5.8 students
Average time to degree: 5.2 years