Microbiology & Immunology

Potential topics for graduate study in microbiology include Microbial Genomics of spore formation (B. subtilis). Research opportunities in microbiology include the study of the environmental effects caused by genetically engineered microorganisms. Studies in immunology range from innate to specific immunity, with specific research projects that examine tobacco-mediated changes in expression of Class I MHC molecules and the role of gamma-delta T cells in oral diseases. Other projects include the study of inflammatory responses to viral infections, regulation of the blood brain barrier, neuroimmunology, and immunological interactions between tumors and host tissues. The ultimate goal of much of this research is to design novel modalities for the treatment of viral infections and cancer.

NYU Biology Faculty in this research area:

Patrick Eichenberger	Microbial Genomics
Carol Shoshkes Reiss	Virology and Immunology
Guenther Stotzky	Soil Microbiology

Associated NYU Dental School Faculty:
Jane McCutcheon

Biology CORE COURSES:
Bio Core 1: Molecules and Cells G23.1001
Bio Core 2: Genes, Systems and Evolution G23.1002
Bio Core 3: Molecules and Cells/Discussion-Based G23.2003
Bio Core 4: Genes, Systems and Evolution/Discussion-Based G23.2004
The Art of Scientific Investigation G23.3001
Statistics in Biology G23.2030

Microbiology/Immunology Curriculum:
Advanced Immunology G23.1011
Advanced Topics in Viral and Cellular Immunology G23.1020
Hot Topics in Infectious Disease G23.1023
Microbiology G23.1027
Experimental Microbiology G23.1037
Techniques in Microbiology G23.1057
Animal Virology G23.1080
Infectious Disease Pathogenesis G23.2020
Immunology Journal Club G23.3013
Molecular Virology G16.2210
Parasitology G16.2702
Microbiology G16.2202