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Cong Xing

“The Immunology Graduate Program at UT Southwestern has a well-established curriculum which grounds students in the basics of immunology and encourages students to develop research questions. The affiliated faculty includes experts in immunology, microbiology, cancer biology, and neuroimmunology, which offers a great opportunity for collaboration and teamwork.”

Cong Xing

Research Topic: Innate Immunity and Human Diseases

Mridula Annaswamy Srinivas

“The coursework is thorough and challenging, ensuring the students are well-prepared to tackle scientific questions in their research. The program also trains the students in effective science communication to scientific as well as non-scientific audiences.”

Mridula Annaswamy Srinivas

Research Topic: Host-pathogen Interactions and Viral Restriction Factors

Gabrielle Lessen

“The breadth and diversity of research available here makes it an ideal environment for a trainee to find a topic that they are passionate about studying. In addition, the collaborative environment at UTSW is incomparable; the accessibility of senior researchers and their willingness to share knowledge and resources is truly a marvel.”

Gabrielle Lessen

Research Topic: Mechanisms of Antibody Modulation of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Human Macrophages