Basic or Translational Research Track

Fellows will undertake two years of full-time research training in a basic science research laboratory supervised by an ID faculty member. Areas of research include: bacterial pathogenesis; drug resistance and drug development; fungal pathogenesis and molecular mycology; genome-based approaches to infectious diseases; HIV immunology; the microbiome; parasitology; mycobacterial genetics; vaccine development; and viral pathogenesis and surveillance.

Usually research training will be supervised by one of the Division faculty. However, a fellow’s request to train in a Duke research laboratory in another department will be considered, provided the following conditions are met:

• The field of research is within the scope of academic infectious diseases.

• A specific research training program is defined, which is consistent with the current goals and activities of the Infectious Disease Division.

• The proposed supervisor is a full-time Duke faculty member with his or her own established research laboratory. 

• The proposed supervisor assists in providing financial support for the trainee for the period of training.