Welcome

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt has a long and rich history of excellence in teaching and research. Our programs have well-deserved national reputations for training superb graduates who are in great demand for positions in both academia and private practice. Our investigators are fully engaged in state-of-the-art research, using all the tools of modern biological science, to push forward the frontiers of pathobiology as they unravel the mysteries of biology and disease at the cellular and molecular levels.  

During this time of rapid growth, we remain committed to the foundations of excellence upon which this department rests. We hope that from our web site, you gain an appreciation for our department and programs and that you can attain a glimpse of the exciting future that we share. We welcome your inquiries and/or your application to join us.