Dr. Lalita Ramakrishnan
Microbiologists study microbes: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists. Dr. Lalita Ramakrishnan is an expert in tuberculosis, a type of bacteria that infects almost of third of humanity worldwide. She also studies immunology, including the body’s reaction to or defense from microbes.
To learn more about her background and work, read the PDF transcript of the interview with Dr. Lalita Ramakrishnan or download the PowerPoint presentation.
Visit Dr. Lalita Ramakrishnan’s homepage: http://immunology.washington.edu/lalita-ramakrishnan-mbbs-phd
To learn about job prospects, what microbiologists do, and salary information for microbiologists, visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/microbiologists.htm
The American Society for Microbiology has career information for students: http://www.asm.org/index.php/education/career-resources.html