Dr. Michael Bachmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Bachmann is a trained molecular virologist and cancer biologist dedicated to advancing the understanding of molecular pathogenesis in HIV/AIDS, cancer, and transplantation immunology, particularly in the context of COVID-19. His medical studies began in Frankfurt/Main and Mainz, Germany, and he completed his graduate studies in the laboratory of Dr. James Mullins at Harvard School of Public Health, focusing on the molecular epidemiology of human and feline immunodeficiency viruses. As a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University, he advanced bioluminescence imaging methodologies applied to various animal models of human diseases like cancer and infection. Over the past decade, he has combined bioluminescence imaging with molecular genetic screens to investigate how the immune system interacts with immunologically mismatched transplants. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, his lab shifted focus to understanding the molecular pathogenesis associated with COVID-19 coagulopathy. His current research aims to develop therapeutics and improved vaccines to address these significant medical challenges. His work also delves into the mechanisms of cancer immune escape, identifying genes that allow cancer cells to evade immune detection, with the goal of revolutionizing cancer treatment through effective immunotherapies.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

2002-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Conducted research focused on understanding the pathogenesis of COVID-19 and cancer, including the investigation of clotting disorders associated with COVID-19.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1995-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Dept. Psychiatry & Psychosocial Medicine, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Investigated the molecular biology and applications of imaging methodologies in biomedical research.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1996-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Dept. Pediatrics, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Focused on cancer and infectious diseases, applying advanced imaging methods.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology