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Microbiology and Immunology,
MS
The Mission of the graduate program of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is to provide aspiring scholars with the training and fundamental knowledge necessary to become independent researchers and teachers. These skills will enable them to meet the needs of academic, governmental, and industrial organizations. A graduate program at Temple University leading to an advanced degree in the biomedical sciences is a scholarly endeavor requiring originality and creativity. As such, it challenges students to think and express themselves independently. Research opportunities include molecular and cellular immunology, molecular and biochemical microbiology, and eukaryotic and prokaryotic genetics and physiology.
Campus
Location:
Health Science
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
Dept. of Microbiology & Immunology,
Temple University School of Medicine,
3400 North Broad Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19140
micro-immuno-grad@temple.edu
215-707-7929
Ranking:
The Department has been ranked 26th in the country based on the level of NIH grant monies awarded to its faculty.
Accreditation:
True
One of the highest marks of approval and distinction that can be bestowed on a graduate program in the health sciences is the awarding of a Training Grant by the National Institutes of Health. The department has been recognized by the NIH with a Training Grant, from the National Intitute of Allergy and aInfectios Diseases, that has been continually in place for over 20 years. In addition, faculty in the department are approved mentors for additional NIH Training Grants in the areas of Immunopharmocology (supported through a National Institute of Drug Abuse), Cancer (supported through the National Cancer Institute) and Thrombosis, (supported through the National Institute of Heart, Lung, and Blood Research.)
Areas
of Specialization:
Active research areas include: (1) Molecular and Cellular Immunology-Molecular genetics of T cell antigen receptors and immunoglobulins; Signal transduction in T cells; Molecular basis for the superantigen activity of certain microbial agents; Cellular and molecular analysis of the role of opioid receptor in the function of the cells of the immune system; Molecular aspects of autoimmune diseases in humans and animal systems; Molecular basis for the function of cytokines. (2) Molecular and Biochemical Microbiology- Quorum sensing and stationary phase survival; Cytokinesis in bacteria; Virulence factors and microbial pathogenesis; Molecular biology of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Epstein-Barr Virus. (3) Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics- molecular genetics of sporulation in Bacillus; Cellular and viral oncogenes and their role in cell growth and transformation; Molecular modeling and protein structure/function.
Job
Placement:
Since 1965, more than 100 students have graduated from our graduate program. Our graduates hold academic positions, have industrial or federal research positions, and are directors of clinical microbiology or immunology laboratories.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
The program encourages interdisciplinary coursework and research, among faculty and students with interests in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Immunopharmacology, etc. There are extensive collaborations within the department, with other faculty in the Medical School and the University, and with colleagues at other institutions. These extensive interdepartmental collaborations and multi-disciplinary programs have increased the breadth of the potential research projects available to the graduate student. The graduate faculty maintains close ties with clinical departments including surgery, cardiology, infectious diseases, oncology, pulmony medicine, and gynecology.
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students can take courses with permission of the instructor. If accepted to the program, those courses may be applied toward the degree program.
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