Integrative Infection Biology – Mechanisms and Control of Disease

This programme will build collaborations across the University of Glasgow and our partner institutes. Our aim is to help students to build their careers with the ability, confidence and integrity to make transformative contributions to global health. We will promote inquisitive and rigorous science with technological and analytical skills and reinforce personal wellbeing. 

The programme includes pathogen biology, pathogen-host interaction, epidemiology, ecology and transmission control. We have partnered  institutions in Europe and Africa to offer PhD students opportunities in all areas of infection biology. We will also provide funding for two students from Africa each year, making seven students in total. Students will select projects after laboratory rotations and be fully mentored through to a ‘PhD-plus year’ to aid transition to their post-doctoral career.

The mission of the programme is to inspire the next generation of researchers to tackle global infection challenges. Our graduates will be scientists without boundaries who can implement far-reaching interdisciplinary concepts on the local and global stage.