Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Interdisciplinary Instructional Institute (QMRAIV) 2024

Summary of the program

The Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Interdisciplinary Vehicle (QMRA IV) is an interdisciplinary program for training and mentoring in microbial risk analysis. This year will look different than past programs. We are adopting a train-the-trainer model that focuses on developing QMRA teaching skills. The 2024 cohort will develop annotated case studies designed to be implemented in higher education. 

Who should apply

• Early career professionals who actively use QMRA
• Faculty who teach QMRA 
• Doctoral students or Post-doctoral fellows who intend to apply for academic teaching positions that focus on QMRA 

What we offer

• Interaction with top scientists in public health, environmental engineering, microbiology, epidemiology, communications, public policy, QMRA, and STEM education
• Hybrid training and mentoring through an online course, an in-person workshop, and post-workshop mentoring activities
• Collaboration with fellow QMRA practitioners to create teachable case studies 

Expected Deliverable

• Publishable annotated case study 

Dates

Applications: Dec. 11, 2023 - April 15 2024

Acceptance letter by: April 1, 2024

Register By: March 25, 2024

Online Course: June 3 - July 15

Asynchronous modules and weekly synchronous meetings

In-Person workshop held at MSU: July 21 - 27, 2024

Networking Social: July 26th

Program contacts:

Dr. Jade Mitchell or Dr. Mark Weir at qmraiv@msu.edu

Funded by National Institutes of Health
The QMRA IV is supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number 1R25GM135058. The content is solely the responsibility of the QMRA IV program directors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.