There are currently some 60 PhD students.
Many scientists come for training in the latest diagnostic techniques.
The IAH is able to offer opportunities in postgraduate education that few other institutions can emulate. Economically important pathogens, viruses, bacteria and protozoa are the life blood of the Institute. Many of them can be worked on only under strict conditions of biological containment. Model infections have their place, but to be able to work with the pathogen and its natural host is something not commonly available. Therein lies one of the IAH's strengths.