PhD in Vaccinology & Immunotherapeutics

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . The Vaccinology and Immunotherapeutics Program at the University of Saskatchewan provides students with opportunities to study cutting-edge advances in the field vaccinology and infectious diseases. Trailblaze the fight against infectious diseases as you explore vaccine science, tackle societal and ethical challenges, and innovate immunotherapeutic solutions. With access to advanced facilities, you’ll drive breakthroughs that shape the future of global health. Before applying, we recommend contacting a potential supervisor whose research areas align with your interests. Share your academic background and research goals. If they are accepting students, they will instruct you to begin a formal application. Mycobacterial virulence factors; TB host-pathogen interactions and aerobiology; Anti-TB vaccines and therapies; Animal models of TB Sexually transmitted and blood borne infections; Tuberculosis; social epidemiology and determinants of health; population health intervention research; Indigenous health; Clinical quality improvement; Epidemiology Pulmonary immunity by vaccination; vaccine formulation; mucosal immunology; mRNA vaccines; subunit vaccines; adjuvants; animal models; particle engineering; molecular imaging; thermostable vaccines Salmonella transmission and virulence; gene expression associated with Salmonella biofilm information; Salmonella vaccine development