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!
JD Sauer, MDTP Director
Katrina Forest, Bacteriology Chair
Vanessa Sperandio, 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
Justin Billy
Justin is pursuing research in viral pathogen interactions with host, specifically how human cytomegalovirus utilizes host chromatin machinery to modulate a transcriptional environment for successful establishment of both lytic and latent infections. When he’s not taking care of his cells, he writes poetry, weightlifts, and plays video games in his free time. Coming from the Southwest, he enjoys hiking and misses the Tucson trails in Arizona. However, he does not miss the hot weather and thoroughly loves the long Wisconsin winter seasons from the snow baths he’s taken as part of his cultural traditions.
Xueer Qiu
Xueer's thesis work aims to use both in vitro systems and hamster models to study the mechanisms by which yellow fever virus causes coagulation abnormalities. In her spare time, Xueer enjoys dancing, hiking, and playing guqin, a traditional Chinese musical instrument.
Joe Skarlupka
Joe is a member of the Suen lab and studies the relationship between host genetic markers in dairy cows, their production metrics, and the structure of their rumen microbial community. Joe enjoys playing golf, watching sports, and experimenting with brewing kombucha.