Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Laboratory Fellows

The EID Laboratory Fellowship Programs train and prepare scientists for careers in public health laboratories and support public health initiatives related to infectious disease research. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the CDC Foundation sponsor bachelor's and master's level scientists for a one year program with emphasis on practical application of technologies, methodologies, and practices related to emerging infectious diseases. Doctoral level scientists are sponsored in a two year program with an emphasis on research or development in infectious diseases. These scientists are placed within local, state, or federal (CDC) public health laboratories to conduct approved research.

The Michigan Department of Community Health participates in this fellowship program, sponsoring both master's and doctoral level scientists in infectious diseases activities in the Bureau of Laboratories. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: antimicrobial susceptibility and assessment of mechanisms of resistance, molecular diagnostic techniques in diagnosing foodborne illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and vector-borne or zoonotic diseases.

Fellows apply by March of each year, are selected by CDC in May and complete the matching process for placement in June. Notification of placement is confirmed in July and Fellows begin their Host Laboratory assignment in the Fall of the year. The Bureau of Laboratories actively seeks to sponsor scientists with an interest in public health for a one or two year placement in our facility.

For additional information on the CDC/APHL Emerging Infectious Disease fellowship program follow the link.

For additional information about Fellowship opportunities at the Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Laboratories, contact:

Patricia Somsel, Dr.P.H.

517-335-8067

SomselP@michigan.gov

Rev. 8/8/2007