Thomas Jefferson University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D.- Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Program in Immunology is designed to take a multidisciplinary approach to the field by providing the student with a strong basic knowledge of immunology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, with additional exposure to other areas of related interest. The ultimate goal of this program is to provide aspiring students with the background, training and experience necessary to launch careers as independent scientific investigators.

Areas of Research:

Antigen Processing/Presentation ,Antiviral Drug Discovery, Antiviral immunity ,Autoimmunity, Borna disease virus, Cancer Genetics, Leukemia/Lymphomagenesis ,Tumor Immunology, Immunotherapy for Cancer, Developmental Immunology ,Emerging Infectious Diseases ,Gene Therapy ,Genetics of Cancer ,Growth factors and Receptors, Hematopoiesis , Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Humoral Immunity ,Immunogenetics, Immunopathology, Immunoregulation, Inflammation ,Innate Immunity, Malaria, Membrane Fusion, Microbial Models of Human Disease ,Natural Killer Cells, Neuroimmunology, Parasite Immunology, Parasitology ,Programmed Cell Death/Apoptosis ,Protein Structure ,Proteomics and Glycobiology, Retrovirology (mouse), Rhabdoviruses, RNA-protein interaction & RNA editing ,Signal Transduction ,Transplantation, Vaccinology, Viral Assembly ,Viral Immunopathogenesis, Viruses of the Central Nervous System

Accreditation:

Thomas Jefferson University is fully accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Eligibility Requirements:

For more information regarding admissions/eligibility requirements please see our website at:
http://www.jefferson.edu/JCGS/admissions/phdprog.cfm

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Medical Schools/Medical Centers

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999