Advanced Microbial Pathogenesis

1 Unit · Graduate

AMP is an advanced paper discussion and grant writing course centered around topics such as immune responses to and pathogenesis of bacterial and viral infections, as well as basic mechanisms of pathogen replication and disease causation. The class begins with an overview of the NIH grant system followed by student-led paper discussions and writing of 1-page Aims pages, which serve to build critical thinking skills. The course culminates in the writing of a 6-page R21-style grant that is reviewed in a student-led mock NIH-style study section.