The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public research university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky state university system. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly to be a "Preeminent Metropolitan Research University". It enrolls students from 118 of 120 Kentucky counties, all 50 U.S. states, and 116 countries around the world.
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine provides a dynamic environment for exploring the intricate relationship between microbes and the immune system. Dedicated to both innovative research and comprehensive graduate education, the department offers MS and PhD programs. Students and faculty collaborate on projects spanning bacterial and viral pathogenesis, immunology, vaccine development, and the microbiome, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities like biocontainment labs and advanced microscopy. This research-intensive approach prepares graduates for diverse and impactful careers in academia, industry, and public health, contributing significantly to advancements in human health.
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