Saint Louis University's Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) offers a graduate program in molecular and cellular virology and immunology leading to a Ph.D. degree. The goal of the program is to graduate exceptionally well-trained researchers who are prepared for a career in academic science or biotechnology. Research in the MMI doctoral program is diversified. Areas of research emphasis include cell and molecular biology, virology and immunology. SLU's state-of-the-art research laboratories are located in the Doisy Research Center and basic science departments in the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. The primary and secondary faculty in molecular microbiology and immunology department have strong independent research programs funded by the government, research foundations and industry. The faculty serve on national peer-review panels and journal editorial boards and often are invited to present research at other institutions. Their research is published in highly visible scientific journals. Graduates with a degree in molecular microbiology and immunology are prepared for diverse careers in industry, government or academia.