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!
Trina McMahon, MDTP Director
Katrina Forest, Bacteriology Chair
Vanessa Sperandio, Medical Microbiology & Immunology Chair
MDTP now has a dedicated donation account through UW Foundation! Learn more here.
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
Nischala Nadig
Nischala is a 3rd year graduate student in Jason Peters' lab and uses CRISPR tools to target whole genomes of bacteria to decipher cryptic resistance genes, which help them to confer antibiotic resistance. She hopes that this will aid in recognizing new drug targets, which can then be used in our fight against multidrug resistance.
Outside of the lab, Nischala enjoys trying new cuisines/restaurants, building her indoor plant collection and going to group fitness classes on campus! She also aims to visit all the National Parks in the country with her husband.
Rhiannon Abrahams
Rhiannon is a MDTP student in Kinjal Majumder’s lab, and her research looks at how small DNA viruses localize to distinct nuclear sites in the host cell nucleus. Outside the lab she loves going to the movies, hanging out with her cohort, and learning new art crafts. Madison has a ton of fun activities for those with a crafty side and during the summer they hold free art events at the Terrace.
Dinesh Kumar Kuppa Baskaran
Dinesh is a third year PhD student in the Anantharaman microbiome laboratory. His research focuses on understanding viral ecology, lifecycles and, bacteria-virus interactions in different environmental ecosystems including Lake Mendota. His work involves field sampling, metagenomic sequencing and data science to uncover new insights. Outside of research he enjoys traveling, exploring new cities, reading and writing stories.