EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS MICROBIOLOGY TRAINING
Now is an exciting time to be doing microbiology research! The confluence of cutting edge experimental tools and approaches combined with novel applications to environmental, industrial and clinical needs, makes microbiology one of the most dynamic and important areas of science. Career possibilities abound in academic research, industry, teaching, government service, and other avenues. If you have a strong academic record, significant research experience, and you seek training in a top ranked microbiology PhD program, the Microbiology Doctoral Training Program at UW-Madison offers an ideal training environment.
There’s a lot to consider when evaluating graduate programs including access to cutting edge and impactful science, a rich environment outside the lab, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; these are all worthy goals, and they can co-exist. If you are looking for a graduate program with a commitment to student training, a top ranked research university with national and international prominence all in a setting ranked as one of the top places to live and work, think UW MDTP!
Garret Suen, MDTP Director
Katrina Forest, Bacteriology Chair
Joe Dillard, Medical Microbiology & Immunology Chair
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OUR PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Microbiology Doctoral Training Program is committed to the strength only diversity can bring. We strive to fully support all members of our community – Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+, first-generation, people with disabilities and all marginalized groups.
We all belong here at MDTP, all of us make our program great, all of us have a place in STEM.
We encourage prospective students from all backgrounds to learn more about our program and apply!
MEET MDTP STUDENTS
Jacob Vander Griend
Jacob studies the host-microbe interactions of the bioluminescent marine bacterium, Vibrio fischeri, with the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid. Outside of work in the lab and squid facility, Jacob enjoys reading science fiction, playing video games, and painting miniatures. Madison has a great tabletop community, and is also quite nice in the summer months for long walks.
Andrew Sommer
Andrew is interested in understanding the potential for Muscidae flies to transmit pathogenic bacteria to cows living in dairy barns. To do this, he participates both in field and laboratory based experiments. In the lab, he is developing a house fly model to characterize colonization and persistance of field isolated dairy barn pathogens within the Muscidae gut. Outside of research, Andrew’s hobbies include hiking, cooking, baking and reading.
Justin Eagan
Justin studies the ecological role for mycotoxins produced by the fungal plant pathogen Penicillium expansum. He is interested in how fungal pathogens interact with a host's microbiome. When not in lab, he can be found hiking, playing video games or tending to his growing number of house plants.