Training

VIDO takes seriously its role of building excitement about innovative science in the researchers of the future. In partnership with the University of Saskatchewan, VIDO is committed to providing opportunities that meet the needs of today’s trainees. We participate in: NEW! The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Vaccinology and Immunotherapeutics, offering MA, M.Sc. or PhD degrees Honours programs through various colleges and departments Work experience programs; for example, co-op placements and technical college practicums M.Sc. and PhD programs Postdoctoral training programs International training programs Testimonials VIDO is proud of its trainees and of the learning environment it offers, which exposes trainees to research across the spectrum of virology, immunology, bacteriology and biochemistry. Following training at VIDO, graduates are suited to careers in research, industry and government. To inquire about training opportunities at VIDO, please email VIDO Human Resources, or check the Vacancies page Information about becoming a graduate student: University of Saskatchewan College of Graduate Studies and Research

VIDO graduate students (2006)

Testimonials (2007)

I found VIDO to be just what I expected! It is a wonderful place to be a graduate student and I am proud to be a part of it. Its atmosphere offers a true blend of industrial and academic cutting-edge research.
- Niraj Makadiya, M.Sc. candidate, Vectored Vaccines program (Porcine Adenovirus)

The opportunity to carry out my graduate studies at a world-class facility such as VIDO has been a wonderful experience. I have been fortunate to train amongst staff who are exceedingly professional and friendly and take part in the ground-breaking research that continues to put VIDO at the forefront of infectious disease research. VIDO supplies its graduate students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a productive research career.
- Jason Kindrachuk, PhD candidate, Molecular Pathogen Recognition program

Throughout my years at the University of Saskatchewan, I feel that getting the chance to do my graduate studies at VIDO was one of the best things that ever happened to me. VIDO is a state-of-the-art facility with very talented individuals and a very high standard of safety. The work environment is great and the staff are very motivated. In addition, you get to meet people from all parts of the world. As a graduate student, I think this is one of the best places to train.
- Taseen Desin, M.Sc. candidate, Food Safety Vaccines and the Livestock Environment program

The people of VIDO are what make it such a great place to study. There are always knowledgeable scientists who are available to give advice. Everybody is very friendly and willing to help out.
- Patrick Fries, M.Sc. candidate, Pathogenomics program

I would like to say that carrying out my research at VIDO as a postdoctoral fellow was a great pleasure. After my PhD at the University of Tokyo, Japan, and my first postdoctoral experience at Washington State University, USA, I was given an exciting opportunity to work at VIDO. Who would have thought that my best research experience would be achievable in a city covered in snow six months of the year yet the sunniest city of Canada? Being at VIDO has provided me with the unique opportunity to work with world-class scientists in a fantastic research facility.
- Debabrata Biswas, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow