Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1839, BU is the third-oldest university in Boston and the 27th-oldest private university in the United States. BU is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Boston Consortium for Higher Education. The university has more than 4,000 faculty members and nearly 34,000 students, making it one of Boston's largest employers. BU offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses.
The Department of Virology Immunology and Microbiology at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine serves as a core center for advanced research and graduate education in these vital biomedical fields. It offers rigorous PhD and MDPhD programs providing in-depth training through coursework seminars and extensive hands-on laboratory experience. Research within the department explores a wide range of topics including viral molecular biology host-pathogen interactions immunology and bacterial pathogenesis aiming to understand disease mechanisms and develop countermeasures. The department fosters a collaborative environment with close faculty student interaction and benefits from access to cutting-edge facilities like the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories. This comprehensive training prepares graduates for impactful careers in academia industry and public health addressing global health challenges.
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