Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity employer. Graduate Education in Parasitology. Opportunities exist for graduate students interested in studies of parasitic diseases to work with faculty research groups investigating ecology, pathogenesis and immunobiology of parasite infections of domestic animals and man. Contemporary methodologies and classical approaches are used to elucidate new control strategies and potential therapeutics for parasite-induced diseases. The department has well equipped, modern laboratories for classical parasitology as well as facilities for molecular biology and immunology which provide hands-on training in specialized technologies.
Graduate education is in a congenial environment with supportive active faculty.
The capital city of Baton Rouge offers unique cultural and recreational conditions. Programs of study and research leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the Veterinary Microbiology option have competitive stipends including USDA National Needs Fellowships. Motivated applicants who have completed B.S., M.S., or D.V.M. degrees, have high GPA and GRE scores, and U.S. resident status are invited to send inquiries to Dr. Ronald Thune, Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity employer.