Infectious Disease Sciences Training
Infectious Disease Sciences offers training opportunities for pre-baccalaureate and postgraduate students to gain experience in infectious disease research.
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Dr. David Fredricks and research technician, Matt Munch, review data from a lab experiment
Stamatatos Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division at Fred Hutch
Dr. Keith Jerome and senior staff scientist, Daniel Stone, working in the Jerome Lab
Dr. David Fredricks and research technician, Matt Munch, review data from a lab experiment
Stamatatos Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division at Fred Hutch
Dr. Keith Jerome and senior staff scientist, Daniel Stone, working in the Jerome Lab
Infectious Disease Training Program
The Training Program in Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host aims to develop the next generation of physician and postdoctoral scientists with expertise in infectious diseases that afflict transplant patients and other people with compromised immune systems. This program is supported by a T32 training grant from the National Institutes of Health.
With rigorous, interdisciplinary training among world-renowned Fred Hutch scientists, the training prepares M.D. and Ph.D. students to perform innovative, collaborative, clinically-relevant research on infectious diseases of immunocompromised individuals. We seek promising candidates who will use their expertise to develop novel strategies to prevent, treat and control these infections.
What to Expect in the Curriculum
The core curriculum includes formal courses, didactic exercises and conferences that are important for all trainees, regardless of academic achievement or research interests. Training includes skills-based programs that cover key learning objectives, as well as interactive programs that involve participating in conferences and research events.
The training program includes three integrated tracks that represent the expertise of our training faculty while also covering areas of innovation and unmet scientific and medical need. Each track is led by a senior faculty mentor with exceptional credentials.
- Clinical Research, Infection Prevention and Stewardship
- Immunology/Immunogenetics
- Microbiome and Pathogenesis
For more information, download the program brochure.
Joel Meyers Endowment
The Joel Meyers Endowment Scholarship was established in honor of the founder of Fred Hutch’s Infectious Disease Program. For more than 20 years, the fund has provided critical support to early-career physician-scientists who are on the cusp of launching independent careers after years of training. The scholarship helps advance the careers of high-caliber scientists, with the ultimate goal of eliminating infection-related deaths and disease among people with compromised immune systems.
Infectious Disease Sciences Summer Scholars Internship Program
The Infectious Disease Sciences (IDS) Summer Scholars Internship Program on Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host is an integral part of our program’s training mission. We are excited to continue the program this year. Please find additional information below and how to apply.
If you have a school sponsored internship award, or any specific questions about any individual PI’s or lab’s work, please email IDAdmin@fredhutch.org.
Promoting diversity and inclusion is a central focus of the program. We strongly encouraged candidates from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, first-generation college students, students from low socio-economic backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities.
Program Experiences
This training program offers a tailored experience to reflect the interests of each individual.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of research would I be doing?
The Infectious Disease Sciences Program does a broad range of research from laboratory (bench-based science) to clinical studies. Most work focuses on infections on immunosuppressed populations (those with weakened immune systems) such as cancer and transplant patients. Go to the IDS division website and review the work of our different investigators to learn more about what might be available. Please note, we do our best to link students to mentors, but not all faculty will be able to work with students each summer.
How do I apply?
Download and complete the the application form. Once done, please email the completed application with your letters of recommendation from a research/clinical mentor or university professor and email to IDAdmin@fredhutch.org
Contact Us
Please contact us by email if you have any questions about Infectious Disease training programs.