# Predoctoral Training Program in Microbial Pathogenesis

> **NIH NIH T32** · YALE UNIVERSITY · 2021 · $247,194

## Abstract

ABSTRACT
This application is a request for continuation of support for a pre-doctoral training program in Microbial
Pathogenesis at Yale University. The program is overseen by a Director, Dr. Jorge Galán, and an executive
committee of 5 Faculty members. The administrative entity of this training program is housed in the
Department of Microbial Pathogenesis at the Yale School of Medicine. Forty-four faculty members from
departments of the Yale Medical School and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences representing a cross-section of
the microbial pathogenesis research community at Yale are involved in the program as trainers. The training
Faculty carry out research in a broad range of topics that are directly relevant to microbial pathogenesis giving
students unique opportunities to explore different aspects microbial pathogenesis research. Trainees are also
provided with multiple opportunities for scientific interactions not only within their home Departments but also
throughout Yale University. The goal of this program is to train students in multidisciplinary approaches to the
study of microbial pathogenesis. The training faculty shares the view that the understanding of the biology of
pathogenic microorganisms requires experimental approaches and concepts from different fields of science.
Therefore the program seeks to provide students with the necessary broad experimental skills and knowledge
that will prepare them for a future research career in the study of microbial pathogens. The existence of very
strong basic science departments committed to this concept creates a unique environment in which this
training program can flourish and produce superbly trained scientists. The training program has been
strengthened by the addition of several new Faculty trainers and courses to cover emerging critical areas of
microbial pathogenesis research. The expansion of the Microbial Science Institute at the newly developed Yale
University's West Campus has enhanced the training opportunities for the students enlisted to this program.
 The training program consists of formal course work and laboratory rotations during the first two years.
This provides a solid and broad conceptual foundation and knowledge base as well as broad experimental
training through the laboratory rotations. Students select a research advisor during the second year and
prepare and defend a research proposal that will serve as the foundation for the dissertation research project.
A Thesis committee monitors the student progress throughout the thesis research process and, finally, the
preparation of the dissertation. An External Advisory Board composed of highly accomplished scientists in the
field of Microbial Pathogenesis has been appointed to monitor the progress of this training program.
 Students enter the program through the Combined Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
(BBS). The BBS unites the more than 250 faculty in basic biological and biomedical sciences at the Yale
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## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10165458
- **Project number:** 5T32AI007640-19
- **Recipient organization:** YALE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Jorge E Galan
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $247,194
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2000-08-01 → 2023-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10165458

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10165458, Predoctoral Training Program in Microbial Pathogenesis (5T32AI007640-19). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10165458. Licensed CC0.

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