Institute for Molecular Medicine & Infectious Disease (IMMID) Center for Business and Program Development The Center for Business and Program Development (CBPD) researches, develops, implements and manages innovative programs and pedagogical approaches within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease (IMMID) at Drexel University College of Medicine. The Center for Business and Program Development is a Research Center of Excellence established in 2012 within the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease (IMMID-CBPD), with the following goals in support of educational, research and scholarly activities offered by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease. Read the latest news from the Center for Business and Program Development. Center for Business and Program Development Goals Design, develop, implement and support Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease online and hybrid curriculum. Learn More Develop and implement innovative and emerging pedagogical trends in higher education with Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease faculty. Learn More Provide interdisciplinary research, mentoring and training opportunities for undergraduate students and Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty. Learn More Facilitate, support and develop Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease educational partnerships within Drexel University, external academic institutions, and the local community. Learn More Provide administrative and marketing support for all Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease programs. Learn More Learn more about the Center News, Events and Awards Faculty and Staff Back to Top