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
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
Madeline Topf
Madeline is a fourth year MDTP student in the Pepperell lab. She studies bacterial vaginosis and the biofilm growth of Gardnerella vaginalis which causes it. She leads "comBEE" (computational biology, ecology, and evolution) for computational biologists to connect and learn. Outside of the lab, Madeline enjoys running, playing tennis, and going to Bandit happy hour.
Shruthi Magesh
Shruthi is a fourth year student studying microbial interactions in a three member model microbial community- THOR. In particular, she works on characterizing genes that are specifically required by Flavobacterium johnsoniae to survive in a community and not in isolation. Outside lab she loves traveling, dancing and photography.
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.