GRADUATE TRAINING IN THE REPRODUCTIVE MICROBIOME

We will establish one of the first graduate training program at the intersection of microbiome sciences and reproductive biology in agriculturally important animals. Fellows will receive broad training in animal science, physiology, microbiology, immunology, genome science, and bioinformatics. Three 3 PhD fellows will be trained through this program who will participate in research, extension and outreach activities and interact with trainees in multiple participating centers and departments.Fellows will receive a unique and integrated graduate training experience across reproductive biology and microbiomes science with the potential to impact animal agriculture and human health. Graduates will also develop skills and abilities to disseminate research and communicate with the public.