The Vaccinology and Immunotherapeutics Program provides Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) students with opportunities to study cutting-edge advances in the field vaccinology and infectious diseases. It combines interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary academic learning with practical experience under the mentorship of a team of experts focused on two main streams:
- Scientific Bases – Understanding the basic biology of vaccine/immunologics development
- Social and Public Health Issues – Researching the complex social, health care, legal and ethical issues related to vaccination and the use of immunotherapeutics.
Students have access to a diverse group of faculty and world-class research centres. These facilities include the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO). In addition, students can learn from the wealth of industry knowledge available at Innovation Place – one of the most successful university-related research parks in North America.
