THE DEPARTMENT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES offers graduate study leading to the MS or PhD degrees in infectious diseases. Strengths of the diverse departmental graduate faculty include molecular virology, pathogenic bacteriology, classical and molecular parasitology, epidemiology, immunology, avian disease, and wildlife disease.

Graduate students benefit from the involvement of departmental faculty in interdepartmental and interagency research groups including the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, the Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States Department of Agriculture, and researchers in the animal and human health industry.

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In addition to standard molecular biology and immunology tools, the department has equipment to support phosphoimaging, real-time thermocycling, flow cytometry, computational bioinformatics, and chemiluminescent gel imaging. An on-site electron microscopy laboratory, extensive animal resource facilities, and the full support of an outstanding state veterinary diagnostic laboratory and teaching hospital are also available to support research efforts. Campus services include readily accessible automated DNA and protein sequencing, oligonucleotide and peptide synthesis, carbohydrate analysis, and confocal microscopy. Graduate courses within the department offer extensive formal training in all aspects of the application of molecular techniques to infectious disease research problems.

Graduate training is offered to students holding BS, MS, and/or DVM degrees. Application is made through the Graduate School. Programs of study are designed using the best possible course offerings from the whole of campus, including courses taught through the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Graduate committees are formed by drawing on the resources of the entire University research community and the involvement of adjunct faculty at federal and industry research facilities.

Follow the links below for information for current, and prospective graduate students. Additional detailed information about the graduate program is available by contacting the graduate coordinator assistant at 706-542-3473 or by e-mail at gradasst@uga.edu.

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UGA-IPRIC DVM/PHD TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Training Program at the University of Georgia (UGA), College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), will introduce academically talented veterinary professionals to cutting edge research with mentors capable of inspiring them toward careers in biomedical research. Veterinarians are ideally trained to recognize animal models of emerging and zoonotic disease, and are needed in the disciplines of public health and food safety. This Training Program is designed to capture the interest of veterinarians at a formative time in their careers and help them develop into independent investigators capable of addressing the burgeoning medical problems associated with influenza virus. More information

COMBINED VETERINARY CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY RESIDENCY AND PHD TRAINING

The goal of the combined veterinary clinical microbiology residency and PhD program is to provide post-DVM training leading to a PhD degree and eligibility for verification with the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists. The program will emphasize an interdisciplinary approach to research and diagnosis of infectious diseases. Funding will be provided for five years, at the end of which, candidates should have fulfilled the requirements for the PhD degree in infectious diseases and met the eligibility requirements for taking the ACVM examination. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates should have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to: a) conduct independent research in infectious diseases; b) supervise a veterinary diagnostic laboratory; c) serve as a faculty member in a college of veterinary medicine.

If you are interested or know of someone interested in applying, please contact Dr. Liliana Friedmann, Graduate Coordinator at ljaso@vet.uga.edu.

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The Department of Infectious Diseases trains graduate and professional students in advanced technologies in order to protect the human population from emerging diseases.

The Graduate Student Association maintains a working relationship between students and faculty in the department, and organizes social events and fundraisers throughout the year to promote unity among our diverse group of students.

Our Seminar Series hosts a new speaker each Monday morning.

Graduate students help develop new technologies and affect the transfer of these technologies so as to assure the safety and welfare of our food production and companion animals.

See this page for more about the Infectious Diseases Graduate Student Association.