Mark Drew, PhD
Program Director
Dr. Mark Drew is an Assistant Professor in The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Director of Graduate Education for the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity. He earned his PhD in Biological Chemistry from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and carried out his post-doctoral research in a Howard Hughes Medical Institute funded laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis.
Amy Kennedy
Program Coordinator
Amy joined The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2015 and serves as Education Program Manager in the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity (MI&I). She works closely with graduate students throughout their academic journey, supporting immunology‑focused graduate programs and helping students navigate coursework, program requirements, and departmental resources.
Amy also collaborates with faculty and departmental leadership, serves as Assistant to the Department Chair, and co‑chairs the Engagement and Community Outreach Committee (ECOC). She is a Buckeye Wellness Innovator and a certified Mental Health First Aid Responder. Amy’s dedication to her work has been recognized with The Ohio State University Distinguished Staff Award in 2022 and the 2026 Kerry M. Hodak Award for Exceptional Staff Mentoring.