Graduate Education in Bacteriology
Opportunities for individuals seeking a doctoral degree in bacterial pathogenesis related to animal diseases are offered. Graduate research fellowships are available within research teams investigating diseases of farm animals, companion and aquatic animal species as well as animal models for human diseases such as brucellosis, bartonellosis, pasteurellosis, mycobacteriosis, ehrlichiosis, or chlamydiosis. Current research technologies include: signature tagged and transposon mutagenesis, gene deletion and complementation of pathogens, molecular identification of bacterial virulence factors, and characterization of host responses to bacterial pathogens and vaccine candidates. The departmental faculty operate facilities for advanced genetics (LSU Gene Lab); flow cytometry; cytokine and monoclonal antibody technologies; cell culture, and biosafety laboratories. Programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees offer competitive stipends including Louisiana Board of Regents and USDA National Needs Fellowships. Motivated applicants who have completed B.S., M.S., or D.V.M. degrees, have high GPA and GRE scores and U.S. residency status are invited to send inquiries to Graduate Advisor, Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803: phone 225-578-9684, fax 225-578-9701 or e-mail PBSGrad@vetmed.lsu.edu. Find additional information at: www.vetmed.lsu.edu/pbs. Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Graduate Education in Immunology
The Department of Pathobiological Sciences announces the availability of competitive graduate stipends in the area of Immunobiology of Animal Diseases. Qualified students will work with internationally recognized faculty in modern laboratories and facilities. The emphasis of the research efforts of the faculty is to characterize host immune responses in order to devise improved means of diagnosis, prevention, and control. Important infectious and parasitic diseases of animals and models of human diseases are investigated. Both cellular and molecular immunologic mechanisms are explored using state-of-the-art biotechnological approaches. Departmental facilities include laboratories for flow cytometry, cytokine gene expression, and monoclonal antibody and lymphocyte technology. Faculty of the Research Branch of the National Hansen's Disease Center participate and emphasize immunobiology of mycobacterial infections. Programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees as well as board certification by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists are available. Motivated applicants who have completed B.S., M.S., or D.V.M. degrees, have high GPA and GRE scores and U.S. residency status are invited to send inquiries to Graduate Advisor, Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; or by phone at 225-578-9684, fax 225-346-9701, or e-mail PBSGrad@vetmed.lsu.edu. Find additional information on our website at: www.vetmed.lsu.edu/pbs. Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Graduate Education in Parasitology
Opportunities exist for graduate students interested in studies of parasitic diseases to work with faculty research groups investigating ecology, pathogenesis and immunobiology of parasite infections of domestic animals and man. Contemporary methodologies and classical approaches are used to elucidate new control strategies and potential therapeutics for parasite-induced diseases. The department has well equipped, modern laboratories for classical parasitology as well as facilities for molecular biology and immunology which provide hands-on training in specialized technologies. Graduate education is in a congenial environment with supportive active faculty. The capital city of Baton Rouge offers unique cultural and recreational conditions. Competitive stipends are available for qualified applicants, including Louisiana Board of Regents and USDA National Needs Fellowships. Motivated applicants who have completed B.S., M.S., or D.V.M. degrees, have high GPA and GRE scores, and U.S. resident status are invited to send inquiries to Graduate Advisor, Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Phone 225-578-9684, fax 225-578-9701 or email PBSGrad@vetmed.lsu.edu. Find additional information on our website at: www.vetmed.lsu.edu/pbs.Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Graduate Education in Vector-borne Diseases
The Department has several faculty that conduct research on a number of vector-borne pathogens. Opportunities exist for laboratory and field training in ecology, pathogenesis, and molecular biology of the most severe emerging and reemerging vector-borne diseases. A strong research emphasis on arthropod-borne pathogens includes: tick-borne spotted fever group Rickettsia, Borrelia burgdorferi, and Ehrlichia spp.; flea-borne Bartonella and Rickettsia; and, mosquito-borne filariasis and viruses (West Nile, Eastern Equine encephalitis, and St. Louis encephalitis). Within the Department of Pathobiological Sciences many of these pathogens are maintained in laboratory culture or in animal models for research studies. Additionally, the Department is strengthened by an established Geographical Information Systems group which provides another opportunity for research interests in vector biology. Motivated applicants who have completed B.S., M.S., or D.V.M. degrees, have high GPA and GRE scores and U.S. residency status are invited to send inquiries to Graduate Advisor, Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; or by phone at 225-578-9684, fax 225-346-9701, or e-mail PBSGrad@vetmed.lsu.edu. Find additional information on our website at: www.vetmed.lsu.edu/pbs.
Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Graduate Education in Virology
Opportunities for students seeking advanced training and education in virology, immunology, and biotechnology of virus-induced animal diseases and animal models of human diseases are available in active research groups seeking to understand the pathogenic mechanisms in infections with herpesviruses, coronaviruses, arteriviruses, and lentiviruses. Research extends from understanding of virus-cell interactions to molecular biological properties of viruses to devising sensitive assays for virus detection and protective host responses against virus infections. The department operates centralized facilities for gene probes and expression systems, providing DNA synthesis, automated DNA sequencing, and genetic analysis, flow cytometry, cell culture and monoclonal antibody technologies. Research is carried out in a congenial environment with supportive faculty and well equipped laboratories. The capital city of Baton Rouge offers high quality living, cultural and recreational features. Programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology option and opportunities for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists offer competitive stipends including Louisiana Board of Regents and USDA National Needs Fellowships. Motivated applicants who have completed B.S., M.S., or D.V.M. degrees, have high GPA and GRE scores, and United States resident status are invited to send inquiries to Graduate Advisor, Pathobiological Sciences, Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; phone 225-578-9684, fax 225-578-9701 or e-mail PBSGrad@vetmed.lsu.edu. Find additional information on our website at: www.vetmed.lsu.edu/pbs.
Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity employer.
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