A second formal program supports training in the epidemiology of emerging infections. Additional training opportunities for predoctoral students and postdoctoral scientists are supported by individual faculty grants in the areas of bacterial genetics, molecular biology, immunology, entomology and epidemiology. This NIH-funded program allows individuals with M.D. or Ph.D. degrees to be prepared specifically for careers in vaccinology, either to pursue basic vaccine development research or to conduct investigative clinical trials. The training program in vaccinology offers to all trainees a broad exposure to both the laboratory and clinical trial phases of vaccinology, but is set up as two tracks so that each trainee will gain more intensive experience in either the laboratory or the clinical aspects of vaccinology, depending upon which track they choose. The ultimate goal of this training program is to provide a well-trained cadre of individuals who can fully exploit the unprecedented opportunities now available in vaccine development.
Participants can be as junior as advanced undergraduate students and as senior as junior faculty.
Most participants take part in research activities, although some elect to pursue primarily clinical experiences. Recruiting is aimed at new and minority science students, trainees and junior faculty from around the country. All participants will have the opportunity to express an area of interest or concentration before the start of the program and should be assigned to a mentor from that area of interest. To access our on-line brochure, click here . Clinical programs Fellowship in Infectious Diseases and Tropical Pediatrics.