The Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine is home to a wide range of research and training programs focused on understanding fundamental mechanisms underlying health and disease. Faculty, postdocs, students and staff use a variety of modern experimental strategies to probe the cellular, molecular and genetic processes that are key to cancer, metastasis, lipid metabolism and neurodegenerative disease. Additionally, faculty lead multiple core facilities that support research in laboratories both within the department and across the university. Furthermore, the department is home to training opportunities for postdocs as well as graduate students in eight academic programs collectively leading to certificate, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

The department provides a strong collegial atmosphere where faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows and administrators work together to promote and share in the discovery of fundamental principles governing life processes.

Students who complete the requirements for the below will receive a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry.

Students who complete the requirements for the below will receive a Master of Science in Biochemistry.

Students who complete the requirements for the below will receive a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling.

Students who complete the requirements for the below will receive a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Genetics.

Students who complete the requirements for the below will receive a Master of Science in Human Genetics.

Dual degree opportunities

Students who complete the requirements for the below will receive a Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Biophysics.

Students who complete the requirements for the below will receive a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics.