PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics in Atlanta United States | Emory University

The Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) Program delivers instruction in microbial research and the application of microbial models for exploring fundamental questions in molecular genetics. Our diverse faculty brings broad expertise, offering students an extensive curriculum covering microbial biology: including bacterial genetics and physiology, microbial development, viral and pathogenic bacterial molecular biology, disease mechanisms, gene regulation processes, antibiotic resistance, as well as antiviral and vaccine research. The MMG program's primary objective is to cultivate skilled, autonomous researchers in microbiology. Students master core concepts in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics while developing critical analysis skills for scientific literature. We prepare learners to formulate research questions and devise experimental approaches using modern techniques to test their theories. The program strongly focuses on honing both verbal and written scientific communication abilities.