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
Nayanna Mercado-Soto
I am co-advised by Nancy Keller and Anna Huttenlocher. I study Aspergillus fumigatus host-pathogen interactions in the zebrafish larval model. I am part of the DELTA Program, pursuing my passion for education, inclusive teaching and curriculum development. In my free time I enjoy cooking, baking, restaurant hopping and spending time outdoors.
Brian Snow
Brian is a student Dr. David Evans' Lab. He studies the Fc-dependent effector function Antibody-Dependent Cellular Phagocytosis (ADCP) and its role in protection against HIV-1. In his spare time, he enjoys reading nonfiction and exercising.
Jason Saba
Jason is a student in the Landick lab. He uses single-cell and biochemical methods to study transcription regulation and phase variation in the human symbiote Bacteroides fragilis. When not in the lab, Jason enjoys reading science fiction and cooking.