The MIT Microbiology Graduate PhD Program is an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary program representing all aspects of microbiological research. There are over 50 faculty from various MIT departments and divisions who study or use microbes in significant ways in their research.
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By analyzing how Myobacterium tuberculosis interacts with the immune system, the associate professor hopes to find new vaccine targets to help eliminate the disease.
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Sebastian Lourido is an associate professor of biology at MIT and a member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. Sebastian studies human pathogens and uncovers the genetic pathways that allow parasites like Toxoplasma gondii to survive and replicate inside human cells. His work could pave the way for new treatments for toxoplasmosis — which…
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Microbiology at MIT
Learn more about the microbiology program, research areas, and our impact on life sciences, energy, and more!
Graduate Program
The Microbiology Graduate PhD Program is an MIT-wide program that is designed to provide students with broad exposure to modern areas of microbiology and depth in the chosen area of thesis work.
Faculty & Research
There are more than 50 participating faculty in the MIT Microbiology graduate program, from several different science and engineering departments and divisions.
How to Apply for Fall 2026!
Learn how to apply to the Microbiology PhD Program for Fall 2026.
