A crucial part of the mission of the CILR is to educate future basic, preclinical, and clinical researchers in the pathogenesis of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly as they pertain to the lung. Students interested in training in this field may choose their path through several CILR educational programs, including the MD, MD/PhD, PhD and MS programs, postdoctoral fellowships, and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship programs offered by the Temple Lung Center. Internships and volunteering rotations are also available for undergraduate students. These are invaluable opportunities for young people to test their preference for this branch of science and medicine.

Graduate Program

CILR members participate in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. This program provides the training and fundamental skills necessary to become independent researchers and teachers -- with opportunities to obtain both theoretical and hands-on expertise in autoimmune diseases.

Postdoctoral Research

Several of the members of CILR are funded by research grants that support postdoctoral fellows. Postdoctoral candidates are encouraged to browse the research interests and biographies of the faculty associated with the CILR and directly contact potential mentors.

Medical Education and Fellowship Programs

Our collaborations with Temple’s Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery include educational activities such as clinical conferences, journal clubs, and a patient management conference for medical students, residents, and fellows.