The University of Rochester (U of R, UR, or U of Rochester) is a private research university in Rochester, New York, United States. It enrolls approximately 6,800 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Its 158 buildings house over 200 academic majors. With approximately 28,000 full-time employees, the university is the largest private employer in Upstate New York and the 7th largest in all of New York State.
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center focuses on understanding infectious diseases and the complexities of the immune system. Integral to the Medical Center and School of Medicine and Dentistry, it combines education, cutting-edge research, and contributions to patient care. The department is recognized for its strong research using advanced molecular techniques to study how viruses and bacteria cause illness, the body's defense mechanisms, and developing new vaccines and immunotherapies, including for cancer. With a history including breakthroughs like the first Hib vaccine and pivotal work on HIV/AIDS, the department provides an interdisciplinary environment with diverse faculty expertise, training future scientific leaders through comprehensive graduate programs.
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