Ph.D. in Infectious Disease is a 3-5 year research program focused on viruses, their transmission, and the immunological responses they elicit in people. It employs microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, and epidemiology to investigate diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus, and parasites. The initiative prioritizes research on disease causes, antibiotic resistance, vaccine development, diagnostics, and public health interventions. Students develop skills in laboratory procedures, clinical research, and epidemiological study design. Graduates can work in academic research, public health organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies, helping to advance illness prevention, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
