Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Biophysics

College Search & Selection
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Hello all,

I have career interests in the following areas, researching infectious diseases, epidemiology, and gene therapy. I will most likely attend graduate school to acquire a doctorate in virology.

I am searching for colleges/universities that have one of the majors above AND have high containment laboratory systems. I plan to conduct infectious disease research while in college.

For my current research project, I am genetically engineering Adeno-Associated Viral Vectors for treatment of Chondrosarcoma (cartillage cancer). I am limited to using vectors, and cannot package live virus due to lack of access of safety equipment.

I want to attend a college/university where I can conduct research with live virus, preferably BSL 3.

Here are some of my basic stats:

GPA: 5.29/6 Weighted

SATs: 1290

APs: Bio, Chem, Statistics

ECs: Tons of unusual and strong activities.

Thank You!

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Most R1 universities with microbiology programs will have labs doing BSL-3 research, however I am unsure whether or not undergrads are allowed to work in those areas, especially early on in their undergraduate career.

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My daughter went to Northeastern University (Boston) and worked in microbiology research on co-op, and during school. She’s now in a PhD program in a related field.