Graduate Program in Experimental Pathology

The Experimental Pathology Graduate Program provides trainees with unique opportunities and training experiences that can only occur when students, basic scientists and physician scientists alike come together to answer the most challenging questions in disease pathogenesis. The cornerstones of pathology include host cell injury, inflammation and repair, hemodynamic abnormalities, immunopathology and organ-based pathology. Knowledge in these critical components is necessary for understanding and investigating the molecular and cellular basis of disease. We have state-of-the-art facilities and world-renowned research faculty. Our outstanding Program Faculty conduct multidisciplinary research in many areas including vector-borne and tropical infectious diseases, vaccines, vector-pathogen-host interactions, infection and immunity, biodefense and environmental toxicology.

Mission Statement

The Graduate Program in Experimental Pathology was created to provide students with the knowledge and skills to investigate the underlying mechanisms of human disease caused by human infectious agents or toxins using the latest scientific approaches. Our trainees develop critical scientific investigational skills including experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, communication of research data (written and oral), and training to conduct safe and ethical laboratory research.

Objectives of the Experimental Pathology Graduate Program

Experimental pathology is a biomedical discipline focused on unraveling the mechanisms associated with human disease. Training in experimental pathology involves investigating mechanisms by which molecular, cellular, and structural changes are involved in the disease process. There are five specific objectives of the program:

1. Educate students in the basic biomedical sciences of cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology and their pathologic counterparts in disease processes. Additionally, students are trained in the study of human pathogens and their vectors.

2. Provide interactions among students and clinical scientists to facilitate student development of an appreciation for the challenges, approaches and technology used in the diagnosis, management and treatment of human disease.

3. Educate students in research methodology, data analysis and critical thinking while providing exposure to the multidisciplinary approaches to investigate disease mechanisms.

4. Provide students with the guidance, training and support needed to complete an original independent research project in a specialized area of experimental pathology.

5. Prepare students for the diverse careers that are available to doctoral level scientists.

More information on the UTMB Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Experimental Pathology Graduate Program can be found at: https://www.utmb.edu/gsbs

Online application portal can be found at: https://biomedcas.liaisoncas.org/applicants

Jere W. McBride, PhD Professor, Department of Pathology Director, Experimental Pathology Graduate Program Program office: 1.136 Keiller Bldg. jemcbrid@utmb.edu

Ashley Rhame Administrative Coordinator

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Pathology

Office: (409) 772-2856 anrhame@utmb.edu