Top 100 Latest Research Topics in Molecular Biology 2024 [Updated]
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Introduction
Molecular Biology is a branch of biology that deals with the composition, structure, and communications of cellular molecules like proteins and nucleic acids responsible for various biological procedures for maintaining and functioning cells. It mainly involves multiple biomolecules such as amino acids, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates, along with their structure, compositions, and interactions in the life processes. A molecular biologist is responsible for doing experiments to investigate structures, functions, processing, and regulation of biological molecules and their interactions. A molecular biologist also tries to understand a molecule’s structure, which includes details like shape and the location of the active sites on a protein, impacting the function of a molecule. Such information offers basic knowledge on how biology functions and assists in informing the efforts of various scientists looking to manipulate that biology. Such scientists involve drug designers and also genetic engineers.
Now-a-days a lot of research is going on in molecular biology and people are in search of novel areas in molecular biology for conducting research with a sole purpose of finding some new techniques or new things that can be used for human or animal welfare. Students of graduation, post-graduation and PhD levels are working on several topics for their research work. Let’s have a look on some of the trending topics in molecular biology for doing research.
How molecular biology affects life science?
With this rapidly changing and consistently evolving nature of the molecular biology sector, it can be easily anticipated that the innovatory effect of Molecular biology in life science is just beginning and is far from being finished.
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Studying a PhD in Molecular Biology would provide you with the chance to guide your own research project. With a strong link to Cell Biology, Molecular Biology projects revolve around understanding the composition, structure, and interaction of molecules within the cell that control its function. These are generally laboratory-based projects.
What’s it like to do a PhD in Molecular Biology?
As a PhD student in Molecular Biology, you’ll develop extensive laboratory skills including DNA sequencing, expression cloning, gene knockout, and DNA or protein arrays. Your understanding of the range of techniques available to you will continually improve as you’ll read the latest publications in the field.
Some typical research topics in Molecular Biology include:
- Understanding the role of a certain protein within a cell
- Investigating DNA repair mechanisms and potential faults
- Studying the difference in post-translational modifications in response to stimuli
- Development of novel therapeutics
- Investigating how proteins act differently in a disease
- Studying DNA replication
A majority of Molecular Biology projects are proposed in advance by the supervisor and are advertised on the university website. Some of these projects are fully-funded by the university or a doctoral training programme, while others require you to self-fund.
Suggesting a project for yourself is uncommon in Molecular Biology, due to the challenge of finding funding to cover PhD and bench fees, as well as having to find a supervisor with suitable equipment and research interests to support your project.
Day-to-day, you’ll be in the laboratory preparing or conducting experiments, analysing previous data, creating figures, and writing up the results, alongside quick chats with your colleagues and supervisors about your work.
In the final year of your PhD, you’ll complete an original thesis of approximately 60,000 words in length and give an oral defence of this during a viva exam .
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for most Molecular Biology PhD programmes involve a Masters in a subject directly related to Biology, with at least a Merit or Distinction. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need to show that you have the right level of language proficiency .
PhD in Molecular Biology funding options
The research council responsible for funding Molecular Biology PhDs in the UK is the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). They provide fully-funded studentships including a stipend for living costs, a consumables budget for bench fees and a tuition fee waiver. Students don’t apply directly to the BBSRC, you apply for advertised projects with this funding attached.
It’s uncommon for Molecular Biology PhD students to be ‘self-funded’ due to the additional bench fees. However, if you were planning to fund yourself it might be achievable (depending on your project) through the UK government’s PhD loan and part-time work.
MScR - Computational pharmacology of GPCRs
Phd research project.
PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.
Self-Funded PhD Students Only
This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.
Molecular mechanisms of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) proteinopathies
Funded phd project (students worldwide).
This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.
Mechanophores for the force-controlled release of small molecules
Funded phd project (european/uk students only).
This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.
Understanding structure, function, localisation and molecular interactions of cardiovascular ion channels
Funded phd project (uk students only).
This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.
PhD Studentship - Algae - omics
Regulation of plant stature and immunity by protein palmitoylation and its application in breeding early maturity and disease resistant cassava varieties by crispr/cas9 gene editing technology, competition funded phd project (students worldwide).
This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.
Exploration and development of clinical metagenomics for rapid infection diagnostics, pathogen identification and resistome profiling in advanced chronic liver disease patients
Understanding the primary drivers for seagrass (zostera marina) regeneration and loss, competition funded phd project (uk students only).
This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.
Investigate the role of RAB39B in Parkinson’s disease
A novel role in mitochondrial homeostasis for the anti-ageing factor rbbp5, designing and understanding protein-lipid nanorobots, antimicrobial resistant bacteria: from hospital hand-wash basins to the human gut, an integrated human organ on chip model for the prediction of bbb penetration and cns exposure., competition funded phd project (european/uk students only).
This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.
PhD Programme in Molecular and Experimental Medicine (MEM)
Funded phd programme (students worldwide).
Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.
PhD Research Programme
PhD Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.
From engram to tomogram: the in situ structure of memory in the mammalian brain by cryo-electron tomography (cryoET)
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Human Genetics and Genomics, PhD
School of medicine, ph.d. program.
The Johns Hopkins Human Genetics Training Program provides a training in all aspects of human genetics and genomics relevant to human biology, health and disease.
Advances in human genetics and genomics continue at an astounding rate and increasingly they are being integrated into medical practice. The Human Genetics Program aims to educate highly motivated and capable students with the knowledge and experimental tools that will enable them to answer important questions at the interface between genetics and medicine. Ultimately, our trainees will be the leaders in delivering the promise of genetics to human health.
The overall objective of the Human Genetics program is to provide our students with a strong foundation in basic science by exposure to a rigorous graduate education in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and biostatistics as well as a core of medically-related courses selected to provide knowledge of human biology in health and disease.
This program is also offered as training for medical students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program. Students apply to the combined program at the time of application to the M.D. program. (See section entitled Medical Scientist Training Program).
Research Facilities
Research laboratories are well equipped to carry out sophisticated research in all areas of genetics. The proximity to renown clinical facilities of the Johns Hopkins Hospital, including the Department of Genetic Medicine, and Oncology Center provides faculty and students with access to a wealth of material for study. Computer and library facilities are excellent. Laboratories involved in the Human Genetics Program span Johns Hopkins University; consequently supporting facilities are extensive.
Financial Aid
The program is supported by a training grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. These fellowships, which are restricted to United States citizens and permanent United States residents, cover tuition, health care insurance and a stipend during year one. Once a student has joined a thesis lab, all financial responsibilities belong to the mentor. Students are encouraged, however, to apply for fellowships from outside sources (e.g., the National Science Foundation, Fulbright Scholars Program, Howard Hughes Medical Institute) before entering the program.
Applicants for admission should show a strong academic foundation with coursework in biology, chemistry and quantitative analysis. Applicants are encouraged to have exposure to lab research or to data science. A bachelor's degree from a qualified college or university will be required for matriculation. GREs are no longer required.
The Human Genetics site has up-to-date information on “ How to Apply .” For questions not addressed on these pages, please access the contact imformation listed on the program page: Human Genetics and Genomics Training Program | Johns Hopkins Department of Genetic Medicine (hopkinsmedicine.org) .
Program Requirements
The program includes the following required core courses: Advanced Topics in Human Genetics, Evolving Concept of the Gene, Molecular Biology and Genomics, Cell Structure and Dynamics, Computational Bootcamp, Pathways and Regulation, Genomic Technologies, Rigor and Reproducibility in Research, and Systems, Genes and Mechanisms of Disease. Numerous elective courses are available and are listed under sponsoring departments.
Our trainees must take a minimum of four electives, one of which must provide computational/statistical training.
The HG program requires the “OPTIONS” Career Curriculum offered by the Professional Development and Career Office. OPTIONS is designed to provide trainees with the skills for career building and the opportunity for career exploration as well as professional development training
Human Genetics trainees also take a two-week course in July at the Jackson Labs in Bar Harbor, Maine entitled "Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: The McKusick Short Course" which covers the waterfront from basic principles to the latest developments in mammalian genetics. The faculty numbers about 50 and consists roughly in thirds of JAX faculty, Hopkins faculty and “guest” faculty comprising outstanding mammalian geneticists from other US universities and around the world.
The courses offered by the faculty of the program are listed below. All courses are open to graduate students from any university program as well as selected undergraduates with permission of the course director.
Trainees must complete three research rotations before deciding on their thesis lab. They must also participate in the Responsible Conduct of Research sessions offered by the Biomedical Program; starting at year 3, students must attend at least two Research Integrity Colloquium lectures per year.
Our trainees participate in weekly journal clubs, department seminars, monthly Science & Pizza presentations as well as workshops given twice a year on diversity, identity and culture.
At the end of the second year, trainees take their Doctoral Board Oral Examination. Annual thesis committee meetings must be held following successful completion of this exam.
Average time for completion is 5.3 years.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Topics in Human Genetics | 1.5 | |
| Introduction to Rigor and Reproducibility in Reseach | ||
| Evolving Concepts of the Gene | 5 | |
| Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Research | 1 | |
| Human Genetics Boot Camp | 2 | |
| Cell Structure and Dynamics | 1.5 | |
| Molecular Biology and Genomics | 1.5 | |
| Independent Research | 1 - 18 | |
| Systems, genes and mechanisms in disease | 3 | |
| Genomic Technologies: Tools for Illuminating Biology and Dissecting Disease | 1.5 | |
| Understanding Genetic Disease | 0.5 | |
| Pathways and Regulation | 2 |
Graduates from the Human Genetics program pursue careers in academia, medicine, industry, teaching, government, law, as well the private sector. Our trainees are encouraged to explore the full spectrum of professional venues in which their training my provide a strong foundation. Driven by curiosity and a desire for excellence, our trainees stand out as leaders in the chosen arenas of professional life. They are supported in the development of their career plans by a program faculty and administration who are dedicated to their success, and by a myriad of support networks across the Johns Hopkins University, many of which are provided by the Professional Development Career Office of the School of Medicine.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
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In this interdisciplinary program, you will interact with students and faculty who have diverse backgrounds in chemistry, marine biology, computational biology, and others. The skills you will learn in your first year include coding, how to write fellowships, and how to give scientific talks to a non-science audience. You will begin bonding with your small cohort of fellow students with an annual trip to Cape Cod to talk about science at the beginning of the academic year.
Dissertations that students have completed include "Characterization of the epigenetic regulator LSD1 as a Druggable Dependency in Treatment of Resistant Melanoma" and "Circadian Clocks in the Real World: Effects of Dynamic Light Regimes on the Regulation of Circadian Gene Expression in Cyanobacteria."
Graduates have secured positions in industry with companies such as Google, Genentech, and Novartis. Others serve in academic positions at many prestigious schools including Harvard, Caltech, Stanford, and MIT among others.
Additional information on the graduate program is available from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology , and requirements for the degree are detailed in Policies .
Areas of Study
Molecules, Cells, and Organisms
Admissions Requirements
Please review admissions requirements and other information before applying. You can find degree program-specific admissions requirements below and access additional guidance on applying from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology .
Academic Background
Applicants should have a record of introductory courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. While the following courses should not be regarded as prerequisites for admission to graduate study, most admitted students have completed these courses as undergraduates:
- Biology (at least one general course in biology and two terms of biology at a more advanced level)
- Biochemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Physics (a general course)
- Mathematics (a basic knowledge of differential and integral calculus). Competence in elementary programming is also desirable.
- Laboratory in biology, biochemistry, or instrumental analysis.
Statement of Purpose
Describe your reasons and motivations for pursuing a graduate degree in your chosen degree program, noting the experiences that shaped your research ambitions, indicating briefly your career objectives and concisely stating your past work in your intended field of study and in related fields. Your statement should not exceed 1,000 words.
In addition to the above guidance, your statement of purpose should also address the following questions:
- The focus of this question should be a discovery in which you had substantial engagement and personal impact on the research. Do not reference a large group project simply because it was interesting.
- If you have not had significant research experience, please describe a scientific discovery that motivated you to pursue research.
- Using simple language, describe what you or others did, why, and what it means.
- Molecular Mechanism
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Molecular Ecology and Evolution
- Choose two MCO faculty members that you are interested to work with and explain why using a specific example from their published work.
Standardized Tests
GRE General: Not Accepted iBT TOEFL preferred minimum score: 100 IELTS preferred minimum score: 7
Theses & Dissertations
Theses & Dissertations for Molecular and Cellular Biology
See list of Molecular and Cellular Biology faculty
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Questions about the program.
Graduate School
Molecular Biology
General information, program offerings:, director of graduate studies:, graduate program administrator:.
The graduate program in the Department of Molecular Biology fosters the intellectual development of modern biologists. We welcome students from a variety of educational backgrounds and offer an educational program that goes well beyond traditional biology. The molecular biology department at Princeton is a tightly knit, cohesive group of scientists that includes undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty with diverse but overlapping interests. Graduate students have a wide choice of advisers, with a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary interests and research objectives.
The graduate program offers all entering students the opportunity, with the help of faculty advisers, to design the intellectual program that best meets their unique scientific interests. Each student chooses a series of research rotations with faculty members in molecular biology and associated departments (chemistry, computer science, ecology and evolutionary biology, chemical and biological engineering, physics, and neuroscience). Entering students, with the aid of the graduate committee, select core and elective courses from a large number of offerings in a variety of departments and disciplines. This combination of a cohesive department, one-on-one advising, and individualized programs of course work and research provides an ideal environment for graduate students to flourish as independent scientists.
Areas of concentration include biochemistry, biophysics, cancer, cell biology, computation and modeling, development, evolution, genetics, genomics, microbiology and virology, policy, and structural biology.
Program Offerings
Program offering: ph.d..
By the end of the first year, students must have completed four core courses, achieving an average of B or better. Students may take additional elective courses that are closely related to their research topic.
By the end of the third year, students must have completed MOL 561 - Scientific Integrity in the Practice of Molecular Biology.
Additional pre-generals requirements
Rotations Students must complete three laboratory rotations with different advisers as part of their research training during the first year of study (MOL 540, MOL 541 Research Projects); a fourth rotation is optional. Students who complete a full rotation (approximately 8 weeks of research) the summer before entering graduate school are assigned a rotation in September along with other entering students. A student may elect to work with any faculty member or associated faculty member of the program. Students who desire to work with faculty outside the program may do so only with the approval of the director of graduate studies.
Faculty/Student Research Talks In the fall of their first year, graduate students attend a series of informal talks given by each faculty mentor. These discussions are designed to introduce first-year students to current research projects that might serve as rotation and thesis topics.
Molecular Biology Annual Retreat The molecular biology annual retreat is a two-day symposium of research talks and poster sessions held in the fall and attended by all graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty in molecular biology and associated departments.
Mol Bio Colloquia Graduate students, together with postdoctoral fellows and faculty, attend weekly research seminars given by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. This colloquium provides both experience in the presentation of research results and a forum for scientific discussion with peers.
General exam
The general examination is usually administered in the January general examination period of the second year of study, after students have met all formal course requirements. This three-hour oral examination is administered by three faculty members from the graduate program, none of whom may be the student’s thesis adviser. The examination consists of two parts: the thesis proposal and second topic.
The thesis proposal probes depth of knowledge in the chosen research field and examines the ability of the student to justify and defend the goals, significance, and the experimental logic and methods of the proposed plan.
The second topic, or mini-proposal, is a two-page written document that uses an assigned research paper as the foundation for a research proposal. The student will propose a question and experiments to follow up on the results and/or conclusions in the assigned second topic paper.
Qualifying for the M.A.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree is normally an incidental degree on the way to full Ph.D. candidacy and is earned after successfully passing all parts of the general examination. It may also be awarded to students who, for various reasons, leave the Ph.D. program, provided that the following requirements are met: completion of the formal courses and three laboratory rotations required for Ph.D. students, and demonstration of an appropriate level of research competency. Research experience must include at least one year of independent work in the laboratory, and competency must be demonstrated in writing. A faculty mentor and the graduate committee must approve the master’s paper.
Students are normally required to teach in two undergraduate-level courses. The first assignment is normally a laboratory course, while the second is normally a major undergraduate lecture course. Students may have the opportunity to do additional teaching if they wish to gain more experience.
Post-Generals requirements
Committee Meetings Each graduate student chooses a thesis committee that consists of the thesis adviser and two other faculty members who are knowledgeable in the student’s area of research. The thesis committee meets formally with the graduate student at least once per year, and sometimes more frequently on an informal basis. The responsibility of this committee is to advise students during the course of their research.
Dissertation and FPO
When the research is completed, the student writes the dissertation, which is first read by the adviser then by two additional readers chosen by the student. Usually, the second readers are the other members of the student’s thesis committee. Upon acceptance of the dissertation, the student gives a final, public oral presentation of the research to the department.
The Ph.D. is awarded after the candidate’s doctoral dissertation has been accepted and the final public oral examination sustained.
Program Offering: M.D./Ph.D.
Program description.
The Princeton Graduate School has a partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and the Rutgers University (New Brunswick) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to serve as a Ph.D. site for students enrolled in the M.D./Ph.D. program of RWJMS.
Students admitted to the M.D./Ph.D. program at RWJMS perform laboratory rotations at Princeton during the summer before and the summer after the first year of the pre-clinical portion of the program, prior to their enrollment as doctoral students, and subject to the approval of the faculty member and the Princeton MD/PhD program co-director. Following the second rotation, a student will choose a laboratory for Ph.D. research by mutual agreement with a faculty adviser and approval by the Princeton MD/PhD program co-director, the chair of the Molecular Biology admissions committee, and the Graduate School.
Students who are accepted to work with a faculty member in, or an affiliated faculty member of, the Department of Molecular Biology will enter the Ph.D. program and receive that degree from Princeton. These students will fulfill Graduate School and departmental requirements, including the one-year residence requirement, taking and passing the general examination, and sustaining the final public oral examination. (Pre-clinical coursework at RWJMS will typically substitute for the department’s core curriculum.)
The Ph.D. portion of the joint program is expected to take three to four years. Extension beyond a fourth year requires approval from the Academic Affairs Committee of the joint degree program.
For those students considering the dual degree program, please take time to review the M.D./Ph.D General information page .
M.D./Ph.D. students in the Department of Molecular Biology must take two courses, which can be either core or elective courses, from the approved departmental course list.
Molecular Biology Annual Retreat The molecular biology annual retreat is a two-day symposium of research talks and poster sessions held in the fall and attended by all graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty in molecular biology and associated departments.
The general examination is usually administered in the September/October general examination period of the second year of study, after students have met all formal course requirements. This two-hour oral examination is administered by three faculty members from the graduate program, none of whom may be the student’s thesis adviser.
The examination consists of a thesis proposal which probes the depth of knowledge in the chosen research field and examines the ability of the student to justify and defend the goals, significance, and the experimental logic and methods of the proposed plan.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree is normally an incidental degree on the way to full Ph.D. candidacy and is earned after successfully passing all parts of the general examination. It may also be awarded to students who, for various reasons, leave the Ph.D. program, provided that the following requirements are met: completion of the formal course requirements and demonstration of an appropriate level of research competency. Research experience must include at least one year of independent work in the laboratory, and competency must be demonstrated in writing. A faculty mentor and the graduate committee must approve the master’s paper.
When the research is completed, the student writes the dissertation, which is first read by the adviser then by two additional readers chosen by the student. Usually the second readers are the other members of the student’s thesis committee. Upon acceptance of the dissertation, the student gives a final, public oral presentation of the research to the department.
- Bonnie L. Bassler
Associate Chair
- Jean E. Schwarzbauer
Director of Graduate Studies
- Ileana M. Cristea
Director of Undergraduate Studies
- Elizabeth R. Gavis
- Rebecca D. Burdine
- Zemer Gitai
- Frederick M. Hughson
- Alexei V. Korennykh
- Michael S. Levine
- Coleen T. Murphy
- Alexander Ploss
- Paul D. Schedl
- Stanislav Y. Shvartsman
- Thomas J. Silhavy
- Jeffry B. Stock
- Ned S. Wingreen
Associate Professor
- Mohamed S. Abou Donia
- Danelle Devenport
- Martin C. Jonikas
- Sabine Petry
- Jared E. Toettcher
- Martin Helmut Wühr
Assistant Professor
- Brittany Adamson
- John F. Brooks
- Michelle M. Chan
- Ricardo Mallarino
- Cameron A. Myhrvold
- Eszter Posfai
- AJ te Velthuis
Associated Faculty
- José L. Avalos, Chemical and Biological Eng
- Lisa M. Boulanger, Princeton Neuroscience Inst
- Clifford P. Brangwynne, Chemical and Biological Eng
- Mark P. Brynildsen, Chemical and Biological Eng
- Daniel J. Cohen, Mechanical & Aerospace Eng
- Thomas Gregor, Physics
- Ralph E. Kleiner, Chemistry
- A. James Link, Chemical and Biological Eng
- Lindy McBride, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
- Tom Muir, Chemistry
- Celeste M. Nelson, Chemical and Biological Eng
- Joshua D. Rabinowitz, Chemistry
- Mohammad R. Seyedsayamdost, Chemistry
- Joshua W. Shaevitz, Physics
- Stanislav Y. Shvartsman, Chemical and Biological Eng
- Mona Singh, Computer Science
- Howard A. Stone, Mechanical & Aerospace Eng
- John D. Storey, Integrative Genomics
- Olga G. Troyanskaya, Computer Science
- Samuel S. Wang, Princeton Neuroscience Inst
- Bridgett M. vonHoldt, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Professor Emeritus (teaching)
- Sarah J. Flint
Professor of the Practice
- Daniel A. Notterman
University Lecturer
- Heather A. Thieringer
Senior Lecturer
- Jodi Schottenfeld-Roames
- Georgina D. Benn
- Anthar S. Darwish
- Grace E. Johnson
- Laurel Lorenz
- Karin R. McDonald
Visiting Lecturer with Rank of Professor
- John J. Tyson
For a full list of faculty members and fellows please visit the department or program website.
Permanent Courses
Courses listed below are graduate-level courses that have been approved by the program’s faculty as well as the Curriculum Subcommittee of the Faculty Committee on the Graduate School as permanent course offerings. Permanent courses may be offered by the department or program on an ongoing basis, depending on curricular needs, scheduling requirements, and student interest. Not listed below are undergraduate courses and one-time-only graduate courses, which may be found for a specific term through the Registrar’s website. Also not listed are graduate-level independent reading and research courses, which may be approved by the Graduate School for individual students.
CHM 542 - Principles of Macromolecular Structure: Protein Folding, Structure and Design (also MOL 542)
Cos 551 - introduction to genomics and computational molecular biology (also mol 551/qcb 551), mat 586 - computational methods in cryo-electron microscopy (also apc 511/mol 511/qcb 513), mol 504 - cellular biochemistry, mol 506 - cell biology and development, mol 514 - molecular biology, mol 518 - quantitative methods in cell and molecular biology, mol 523 - molecular basis of cancer, mol 540 - research projects in molecular biology (laboratory rotations), mol 541 - research projects in molecular biology (laboratory rotations), mol 559 - viruses: strategy and tactics, mol 561 - scientific integrity in the practice of molecular biology, mol 567 - electron microscopy in structural biology (half-term) (also mse 542), neu 501a - cellular and circuits neuroscience (also mol 501a), neu 501b - neuroscience: from molecules to systems to behavior (also mol 501b), neu 502a - systems and cognitive neuroscience (also mol 502a/psy 502a), neu 502b - from molecules to systems to behavior (also mol 502b), neu 503 - neurogenetics of behavior (also mol 503), neu 537 - systems neuroscience: computing with populations of neurons (also mol 537/psy 517), qcb 515 - method and logic in quantitative biology (also chm 517/eeb 517/mol 515/phy 570).
- Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology
Research in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology spans biology from the organismal to the molecular levels. Topics in genetics and molecular biology include studies of non-coding RNAs, genome engineering, genome organization and regulation, gene dosage, bacterial chemotaxis, oncogenes, and systems and synthetic biology. Research topics in cellular and developmental biology include structure and dynamics of the cell cytoskeleton, molecular motors, chemical biology, the nuclear envelope, lncRNAs, regeneration, developmental biomechanics, vertebral column development, stem cell biology, and systems developmental biology. Research in neurobiology focuses on growth cone motility, neural differentiation, synaptogenesis, visual perception, olfaction, and the formation of topographic maps. Research in the plant sciences provides training in the molecular genetics of flowering, meristematic activity, epigenetics, the physiology of hormone action, sex determination, and the circadian clock. Because of the breadth of the department, students are provided with unique training and research opportunities for interdisciplinary studies.
- Programs of Study
- PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
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Director of Graduate Studies
Marylynn Visaggio
Departmental Registrar
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- 203-432-3538
Admission Requirements
Standardized testing requirements.
GRE is not accepted.
English Language Requirement
TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic is required of most applicants whose native language is not English. BBS requires a score of at least 600 on the paper version, 250 on the computer-based exam, and 100 on the internet-based exam. Please take the test no later than November and no earlier than 24 months prior to submitting your application. Use institution code 3987 when reporting your scores; you may enter any department code.
You may be exempt from this requirement if you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years.
Admission Information
Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology participates in the Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) , and applicants interested in pursuing a degree in cell biology should apply to the Biochemistry, Quantitative Biology, Biophysics, and Structural Biology Track , the Plant Molecular Biology Track , or the Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Development Track within BBS.
Academic Information
Program Advising Guidelines
GSAS Advising Guidelines
Academic Resources
Academic calendar.
The Graduate School's academic calendar lists important dates and deadlines related to coursework, registration, financial processes, and milestone events such as graduation.
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PhD students at Yale are normally full-funded for a minimum of five years. During that time, our students receive a twelve-month stipend to cover living expenses and a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition and student healthcare.
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Introduction. Molecular Biology is a branch of biology that deals with the composition, structure, and communications of cellular molecules like proteins and nucleic acids responsible for various biological procedures for maintaining and functioning cells. It mainly involves multiple biomolecules such as amino acids, lipids, proteins, nucleic ...
In the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD program, faculty, and students work together to increase knowledge of the biochemical and molecular bases of normal and abnormal cellular processes. Our program trains students to be successful independent scientists and gives them the knowledge, research training, and leadership skills to continue ...
As a PhD student in Molecular Biology, you'll develop extensive laboratory skills including DNA sequencing, expression cloning, gene knockout, and DNA or protein arrays. Your understanding of the range of techniques available to you will continually improve as you'll read the latest publications in the field. Some typical research topics in ...
Research Areas. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Structural Biology. Biochemistry and Biophysics are the foundation of all cellular processes and systems. Biochemical processes account for the functions of cellular building blocks, from nucleic acids and proteins to lipids and metabolites, and the formation of complex networks that make a cell or ...
The overall objective of the Human Genetics program is to provide our students with a strong foundation in basic science by exposure to a rigorous graduate education in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and biostatistics as well as a core of medically-related courses selected to provide knowledge of human biology in health and disease.
The Molecules, Cells, and Organisms PhD program in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology provides a view of the broad range of the constantly evolving world of scientific experience. In this interdisciplinary program, you will interact with students and faculty who have diverse backgrounds in chemistry, marine biology, computational ...
The molecular biology department at Princeton is a tightly knit, cohesive group of scientists that includes undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty with diverse but overlapping interests. Graduate students have a wide choice of advisers, with a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary interests and research objectives.
Research in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology spans biology from the organismal to the molecular levels. Topics in genetics and molecular biology include studies of non-coding RNAs, genome engineering, genome organization and regulation, gene dosage, bacterial chemotaxis, oncogenes, and systems and synthetic biology. Research topics in cellular and developmental ...
The track has three areas of specialty: Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Cancer Biology, and Cell Biology and Genetics. This track also holds the largest faculty and student population of any Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences track, with more than 100 faculty members and more than 40 students. John Hawse, Ph.D.
Potential research topics include structural biology, signal transduction, drug development, regulation of gene expression, cancer biology and metabolic disorders. ... G852, G825, G826, G848) along with other courses required of IBMG and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD students (GRDM-G505, G655, G855, BIOC-B803 and B890 [4x]). Thesis ...
The CMB Program has been an integrative force that aims to tie together the various disciplines of genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cell biology and others. The goal of CMB is to train our students to examine scientific problems from many perspectives through individualized, flexible programs of coursework and research. Apply ...
ADDRESS. Molecular Biology Graduate Program at UCLA. 172 Boyer Hall. 611 Charles E. Young Drive East. Box 951570. Los Angeles, CA 90095-1570.
Molecular biology articles from across Nature Portfolio. Molecular Biology is the field of biology that studies the composition, structure and interactions of cellular molecules such as nucleic ...
The program places special emphasis on modern approaches within three core and interrelated areas listed below. The research conducted under the Tetrad umbrella encompasses a wide range of structural, molecular, cellular, physiological, and pathophysiological questions. The Tetrad program was among the first graduate programs nationwide to ...
Coursework. First year course work includes: MCB 291A-B (rotations), MCB 293A (FERPs), MCB 293C (Ethical conduct of research), Fundamentals of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB 200A-200B) and two Advanced Topics courses. All courses must be completed with a grade of B or better. Courses required by the department are marked below with a plus (+).
This four-year Molecular Cell Biology PhD programme at the Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology (LMCB) provides a broad in-depth training in molecular cell biology and fundamental aspects of biomedical science. The programme provides students with the opportunity to carry out cutting-edge research in an internationally renown environment.
Class of 2016. Molecular and Cellular Approaches Toward Understanding Dynein-Driven Motility - Swathi Ayloo, Ph.D. Cell Biology of Cheating - Mechanisms of Chromosomes Segregation during Female Meiosis - Lukas Chmatal, Ph.D. Detecting Selection on Noncoding Nucleotide Variations: Methods and Applications - Yang Ding, Ph.D.
The Molecular Biology Program is dedicated to providing rigorous training to its students in a supportive environment. Molecular Biology faculty are members of many different departments and are applying the techniques of molecular biology to answer questions in diverse areas. ... Comp. biology class aimed at biology PhD students. Topics ...
The Cell, Molecular and Cancer Biology PhD program is an interdisciplinary graduate program that involves faculty researchers from multiple departments on the Indiana University School of Medicine—Bloomington campus. The emphasis of the program is on the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to the proliferative growth associated with cancer.
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Senior Academic Program Coordinator. [email protected]. The 5-year PhD program allows students to focus on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive infectious and immune diseases, the opportunity to take courses focused on a specific research area, and to benefit from lab rotations, mentored research, and professional development.
The mission of the Molecular and Cellular Pathology (MCP) Graduate Program is to train the next generation of "Bench to Bedside" scientists with a focus on the study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of human diseases. Inaugurated in 1992, the MCP program is hosted by the Department of Pathology and takes ...
Theses/Dissertations from 2022. PDF. Regulation of the Heat Shock Response via Lysine Acetyltransferase CBP-1 and in Neurodegenerative Disease in Caenorhabditis elegans, Lindsey N. Barrett. PDF. Determining the Role of Dendritic Cells During Response to Treatment with Paclitaxel/Anti-TIM-3, Alycia Gardner. PDF.
Professor of Molecular and Systems Biology; Chair of Biomedical Data Sciences; ... Information about the services available to Dartmouth's graduate students. Graduate Student Services. Close. People Program Administrator Janet Cheney [email protected] 603-646-5201. Find Us Address .
Program Outline. Scholars will arrive on September 26th and depart on September 29th. Scholars will attend workshops on the process of applying to and interviewing for graduate school, resources available to our graduate students, as well as participate in the annual Department of Molecular Biology retreat. At the retreat, graduate students and ...
This popular textbook picture doesn't tell the whole story, says Michael Kharas, PhD, a member of the Molecular Pharmacology Program in the Sloan Kettering Institute at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), whose current work focuses on RNA biology, stem cells, and cancer. "One of the quickest and most effective ways to change a cell's fate is by altering which RNAs get ...
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is our most flexible degree. With 12 concentrations to choose from, students can tailor their degree to their unique goals while completing classes at their own pace on campus, fully online, or a mix of the two. We are accepting applications for the online/part-time format starting in November 2024 or January 2025.
The 2024 Graduate Award for Teaching is Mollie Wiegand! Mollie completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona from 2014-2018, with a major in Veterinary Science and a minor in Molecular and Cellular Biology. She started her PhD in the fall of 2019 and is doing her research in the Charest lab.
Professor of Molecular and Systems Biology. ... Information about the services available to Dartmouth's graduate students. Graduate Student Services. Close. People Program Administrator Janet Cheney [email protected] 603-646-5201. Find Us Address . 7560 Kellogg Hall, Room 119
Virology: Paul Ahlquist. Student Coordinating Committee Members. Rachel Kirchner (MD/PhD representative) Lainy Von Bank. Sutichot (Dex) Nimkulrat. Nicole West. Coordinating Committee Faculty Committee Chairs CMB Program Chair: David Wassarman CQCI Chair: Kevin Eliceiri Admissions Committee Chair: Daniela Drummond-Barbosa Advising & Orientation ...