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Kenneth Oestreich 

Ken Oestreich, PhD 

Program Director

Dr. Oestreich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He earned his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Vanderbilt University and carried out his postdoctoral research at Emory University in Atlanta and the University of Washington. Dr. Oestreich’s current research interests include the investigation of regulatory mechanisms that govern T cell differentiation and function during immune responses to infection and cancer.

Ken.Oestreich@osumc.edu

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Amy Kennedy 

Amy Kennedy 

Program Coordinator 

Amy has been part of the College of Medicine since 2015 and currently serves as Education Program Manager for the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity (MI&I). She oversees the operational aspects of the Master of Science in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis and the Immunology and Immunotherapeutics Ph.D. Graduate Program (I2GP), manages MI&I course scheduling, and supports the Graduate Studies Committee. Amy also serves as Assistant to the Department Chair and is co‑chair of the Engagement and Community Outreach Committee (ECOC). She is a Buckeye Wellness Innovator and certified Mental Health First Aid Responder.

In recognition of her exceptional dedication, service, and professional excellence, Amy received The Ohio State University’s Distinguished Staff Award in 2022. She was also honored with the 2026 Kerry M. Hodak Award for Exceptional Staff Mentoring, recognizing her outstanding commitment to mentoring and supporting students.

Amy.Kennedy@osumc.edu

 

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