Biological Chemistry
The
graduate program in Biological Chemistry at The Johns
Hopkins University School of Medicine offers training in cutting-edge
biomedical research for outstanding students. The BC faculty
members offer a wide variety of research topics, that range
from detailed studies of the structure and function of single
molecules to complex biological processes studied in vivo.
Faculty research interests include the molecular mechanisms
underlying the sensation of light, heat and pain, the cellular
and molecular basis of embryonic development, wound healing,
cell differentiation, motility, and adhesion, DNA replication,
RNA processing, protein structure and folding, the structure
and function of carbohydrate modifications, water channels,
ion channels, and diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and
cancer.
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
The graduate program
in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB)
at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine offers
graduate training in virtually all aspects of the biological
sciences. Our students choose their thesis advisors from among
97 faculty members in seven departments: Biological Chemistry,
Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular
Biology and Genetics, Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Molecular
Sciences, and Physiology. The BCMB program serves as an umbrella
program that builds close ties among all seven participating
departments, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages
interdisciplinary research. This interdisciplinary structure
expands the opportunities for graduate training. In the first
year, in addition to course work, students rotate through
three laboratories, attend an annual retreat, and participate
in regular research presentations and journal clubs. In the
second year the students participate in a methods and logic
course and take a qualifying exam. The primary focus is then
on the student’s independent research project carried out
under direction of a faculty advisor. The rich environment,
rigorous preparation and guidance by faculty prepares our
students for successful careers as independent research scientists.
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
The
Graduate Training Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine
prepares scientists for laboratory research at the cellular
and molecular level with a direct impact on the understanding,
diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human diseases. The
Ph.D. graduates of the Program will have a rigorous training
in scientific research and a thorough knowledge of human biology
and human diseases.
Human Genetics
The
Predoctoral Training Program in Human Genetics was established
at The Johns Hopkins University in 1957 under the direction
of a university-wide committee (TABLE 1) to train highly qualified
persons for academic careers in human genetics. Our program
was revised extensively in the mid-80’s acquiring a new focus,
that of providing a firm foundation in human biology, molecular
biology and genetics along with rigorous training in state-of-the-art
research methodology. The program provides an alternative
to the combined M.D./Ph.D. program for those who want to carry
out genetic studies in man but do not want the M.D. degree.
Dual MD / PhD Degree
Roughly 10 percent of medical students at Johns Hopkins set
their sights on a joint
M.D./Ph.D. degree. The program offers superb preparation
for careers in academic medicine, government or private research.
Extraordinary flexibility is a characteristic of this seven-
to eight-year course of study. The breadth of Hopkins’ basic-science
endeavors means that students can choose their Ph.D. specialization
from almost every area of the biomedical sciences.
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