The Microbe-Host Interaction and the Molecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Student Association (GSA) programs' primary goals are to:
- Improve communication between the student body and the Graduate Education Committee (GEC)
- Help prepare students for their Qualifying Exams (QE)
- Foster community among students
Microbe-Host Interaction and Molecular Pathology & Immunology GSA officials are elected annually, allowing all students the opportunity to hold an officer position during their time in the graduate program.
After student body meetings, GSA officers meet with the GEC each semester to provide feedback on course work, seminars and other important graduate program concerns.
We provide students with the opportunity to hold a mock QE. During the mock QE, senior graduate students and post docs act as committee members, asking project specific questions in order to best prepare students for their official QE.
We also host social events including happy hours for current and rotation students.
Have you recently received an award or published a paper? Please share your latest accomplishments with us by filling out a short survey.
Do you have any new ideas, questions, or concerns? Fill out this short form or email us at vanderbiltpmigsa@gmail.com.
GSA Leadership
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Casey Butrico
MHI PresidentMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Andrea Shiakolas, B.A.
MHI Vice PresidentMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Jenna Petronglo
MPI PresidentMolecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program -
Cara Lang
MPI Vice PresidentMolecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program
GSA Officers
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Lauren Walker
TreasurerMicrobe-Host Interaction Graduate Program -
Azadeh Hadadianpour
Communications OfficerMolecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program -
Grace Morales
Journal Club CoordinatorMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Jeanette M Miller, B.S.
Journal Club/Coffee CoordinatorMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Jennifer A Shuman, B.S.
Outreach CoordinatorMicrobe-Host Interaction Graduate Program -
Alexandra Abu-Shmais
Outreach CoordinatorMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Diana Graves
Social ChairMolecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program -
Matthew Joseph Vukovich
Social ChairMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Mandy DeLanie Truelock
Social ChairMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Sirena C Tran
GSC RepresentativeMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Matthew Munneke, B.S.
PMI Seminar CoordinatorMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Helen Parrington
PMI Seminar CoordinatorMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program -
Nicolas Gray Shealy
Liaison to the VI4 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitteeMicrobe-Host Interactions Graduate Program