Fellowship Training Grants

Mechanisms of Childhood Infection and Immunity

Contact: Greg A. Storch, M.D.

This is an Institutional Research Training Grant in the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine intended to foster the growth and development of pediatric physician-scientists who are prepared to pursue independent academic careers investigating important issues in childhood infection and immunity. The goal is to exploit the unique resources at Washington University, including the Center for Infectious Diseases Research, the Center for Immunology, and the Division of General Medical Sciences, to maintain a training program with a participating faculty of pediatricians, basic scientists, and clinical investigators who share common interests and frequent investigative and scholarly interactions. The program provides funding for an initial two years of investigation and emphasizes the application of cell and molecular biologic approaches and rigorous clinical and epidemiologic methods to address common issues in childhood infection and immunity. Trainees will benefit from the numerous educational activities at Washington University, including didactic coursework, journal clubs, and relevant seminars.