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Flexibility to choose from a large group of faculty mentors with a wide range of research interests that are dedicated to cutting-edge biomedical and translational research. Tailored advisory committees to help choose courses and laboratories.
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Unique programmatic activities that foster student and potential mentor interactions, encourage the exchange of technical and research experiences, and enhance the appreciation of biomedical research and its application to the clinic. Some of these activities include—
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introductory orientation and reception
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faculty-student lunches
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student Research-in-Progress dinners
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Molecular Medicine seminar series to introduce students to translational research projects conducted by basic researcher and clinical scientist teams
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annual Molecular Medicine Student Team-building Retreat.
- An innovative integrated curriculum that provides a strong background in basic biomedical research disciplines such as cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and proteomics and exposure to a broad range of medically relevant disciplines such as pharmacology, physiology and pathology. Journal clubs and colloquia in specialty areas, a wide range of basic and clinical science seminars, and clinical grand rounds are also available. Other opportunities to supplement basic science training activities include workshops to promote skills in translational research, including—
- Patents/Intellectual Property
- Research Ethics
- Grant Writing/Review, and others.
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Opportunities for dual mentorship by a biomedical researcher and a physician scientist working jointly on a research problem to advance the understanding of the molecular basis of human disease and develop innovative diagnostics, treatments, therapies and cures.
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Opportunities for interested students to perform pharmaceutical or biotech industry internships.
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