Welcome to the Research Program in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Our research faculty are talented researchers and physician-scientists performing independent and collaborative work to bring their discoveries from the bench to the bedside. Faculty members in our division are internationally recognized as leaders in the field of innate immunity.
Research by our faculty ranges from fundamental studies performed in invertebrate and vertebrate model systems, to human-based studies of infectious, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases.
Our Values
We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for our faculty, postdocs, students, and staff. We accomplish this by valuing the expanded perspectives and varied demographics that make our community so strong. We actively engage in ongoing dialogue and learn from all members of the program as well as the broader community. We believe that by doing so, we not only strive to provide an environment that is welcoming to all but also enrich our personal and professional perspectives and approaches to our research and clinical care.
Our ongoing goals include:
- Recruiting, retaining, and advancing students, postdocs, staff, and faculty with varied experiences
- Fostering dynamic and supportive communities and spaces for individuals to study, experiment, and reflect
- Supporting our community through seminars, journal clubs, professional development workshops, and other events
- Encouraging participation in and collaboration with other campus-wide and community initiatives
Recruitment
Opportunities for Postdocs and Research Staff: Our Faculty are always interested in recruiting talented postdocs and research staff with interests in infectious diseases and immunology. Applicants are welcome to contact individual faculty directly with your CV and a brief statement of research interests and career goals. Contact us.
Prospective Students: Prospective Graduate Students are encouraged to apply through our campus-wide Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences umbrella program. Please contact the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Admissions Office with any questions: Ariana Balayan, EdD, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Recruiting.