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
Interested in MDTP? Join us for a panel discussion for prospective students – these will be held September 23, October 25 and November 17 at 6pm central. Register here.
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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
Donny Hoang
Donny is interested in microbial community ecology. In the Currie Lab, he studies microbes associated with leaf-cutter ant refuse dumps. Donny spends his free time biking, climbing, and sewing. His current non-academic goal is to sew a wardrobe for tropical fieldwork.
Emily Bacon
Emily studies signal transduction and gene regulatory networks using CRISPR-based tools and high-throughput functional genomics. When she's not pipetting in the lab, Emily loves running, gardening, puzzles, and playing with her cats. Madison is full of beautiful trails and bike paths, which are great for long runs and nature walks.
Madison Cox
Madison is interested in food security and how microbial communities can be leveraged to improve production in livestock systems. In the Suen lab, she studies the ruminal microbiota of dairy cattle and how early intervention in gastrointestinal bacterial community development might be used to improve milk production efficiency. In her spare time, she enjoys watching trashy reality TV with a glass of wine, spending time with friends and thier dogs, and experiencing the Madison culinary scene with her partner, Lucas (left).