The University of Pittsburgh Division of Infectious Diseases currently holds a T-32 research training grant from the National Institutes of Health. All fellows with an interest in basic, translational or clinical research in infectious diseases in a top-rate program are strongly encouraged to consider the University of Pittsburgh.
The goals of our T-32 research training program include preparing physicians for biomedical research careers in infectious diseases. The course of research training is concentrated, in-depth, structured and well-mentored. This program is designed to provide a rigorous approach to scientific inquiry in basic science and clinical investigations with an emphasis on translational research. The T-32 program offers opportunities in three clinical and basic research training units:
These areas touch upon the scientific disciplines of immunology, virology, molecular and cellular biology and epidemiology. Mentoring faculty members for the research units include key physician and basic/translational scientists from the Division of Infectious Diseases, and MD or PhD faculty scientists from other departments within the University of Pittsburgh (such as the Schools of Medicine and Public Health, and the Departments of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics).
The fellows appointed on to the T-32 research training grant receive dedicated research time and will develop their research project under the close supervision of their mentor. Didactic lectures, research seminars, journal clubs, formal course work and attendance at scientific meetings will supplement this structured research experience. Twice-yearly, fellows will present their research projects to the clinical and basic science faculty members of the Division. This exercise is necessary for the research fellows’ development as an independent researcher and is an opportunity for constructive feedback n. Postdoctoral graduates of this comprehensive training experience will be prepared to compete for individual training support and faculty positions in academic infectious diseases.
Some potential research areas and mentors are listed below:
HIV/AIDS Unit:
Molecular Epidemiology and Microbiology Unit
Transplant Infectious Diseases/Mycology Research Unit