Two graduate programs
The University will foster growth of two graduate programs within the new School for Global Animal Health and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Centered in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology with strong ties to the School of Molecular Biosciences, this program blends rigorous academic training with experiential learning.
- More than 40 masters and doctoral students. Both on campus and in the field, students interact with top scientists, practitioners, and leaders in global animal health.
- Generous support. The program has been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and Wellcome Trust. As the program expands, new funding from the Gates Foundation will increase student stipends, positioning the University as a powerful competitor for top students among its primary peer institutions.
Animal Health Policy and Metrics
The first of its kind in the nation, this new doctoral program aims to educate the next generation of leaders in animal health to develop and implement effective science-based policy. It will reside within the new School for Global Animal Health and be led by Professor Bill Sischo, a nationally recognized expert in food safety.
- A multidisciplinary curriculum. The program will integrate the biologic context of animal health with the economic, political, and social parameters that inform and influence animal health policy at the regional, national, and international levels.
- Planned offerings. Funding from the Gates Foundation will enable the program to offer the following:
- Professors-in-residence: Bring leaders in global animal health policy to Washington State University.
- Experiential training: Provide hands-on training in policy development at the state, national, and international levels.
- Integrative curricula development: Span the disciplines to build an essential foundation for creating animal health policy.
- Policy formulation and implementation: Supplement students’ in-residence program with relevant experience in formulating and implementing global animal health policy.
- Recruitment stipends: Create competitive stipends to attract outstanding students