Program Overview for the METX Training Track

The Ph.D. track in Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology (METX) prepares students for careers in biological research and teaching. This training program emphasizes the application of diverse approaches, including biochemistry, genetics, genomics, ecology, and imaging to address questions at the forefront of microbial biology and toxicology. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged and supported by a diverse group of faculty from the Departments of Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology, Biomolecular Engineering, Ocean Sciences, Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology, Evolutionary and Ecology Biology, and Chemistry and Biochemistry.