Ph.D. in Biomedical Science: Area of Concentration
Genetics Graduate Programs - Developmental Biology Graduate Program
The
Genetics Graduate Programs and Developmental Biology Graduate Program provides students with
fundamental interdisciplinary training in modern molecular genetics and biology, emphasizing cellular and molecular aspects as well
as tissue interactions. Faculty members are from several basic science and
clinical departments and study a wide range of organisms including yeast,
worms, fruit flies (see figure above), mice, and humans. Students are
encouraged to obtain in-depth training in molecular genetics and
developmental biology. The program prepares students to compete for job
opportunities in traditional medical and dental school departments as well
as a productive research career in either academia or industry.
The Genetics graduate programs provides qualified students with fundamental
interdisciplinary training in modern developmental biology and genetics,
emphasizing cellular and molecular aspects as well as tissue interactions.
Areas of research include fertilization and early
development, mechanism of cell and tissue interactions, developmental
neurobiology, cell differentiation, morphogenesis and pattern formation,
reproductive biology and endocrinology, and the role of extracellular matrix
in differentiation and cell migration. Areas of research include
mapping and cloning of human genes responsible for disease, the study of the
role of ribozymes as potential agents for gene therapeutics and mammalian
genetics. Faculty members are from nine basic science and clinical
departments and study a wide range of organisms from the fruit fly to
humans. The
program also offers the opportunity for training in biomedical sciences,
including gross anatomy, histology, and physiology. Thus, the program
prepares students to compete for job opportunities in traditional medical
and dental school departments as well as a productive research career in
either the academia or industry. Upon entering the program, student's will
be assigned an advisory committee to assist in the selection of suitable
courses and rotation laboratories. At the end of the first year, students
will select a major advisor who will be responsible for both the course work
and research components of the student's doctoral program. The major advisor
will work with the student to formulate an advisory committee. This
committee is composed of at least two other members of the graduate program.
Together with the major advisor, the
committee will monitor the student's progress, organize a plan of study
(i.e. select courses to be taken) and serve in a general advisory capacity.
The committee, with the major advisor, will construct and administer the
preliminary (general) examination. After completion of the preliminary
examination, the advisory committee will serve as a Ph.D. thesis advisory
committee. This committee may be expanded to up to five members. Additional
advisors may be members of the graduate faculty of either another program
here at the Health Center or another university who is considered to be an
expert in the area of the student's dissertation research.
Contact the Program Director:
Dr. William Mohler at
wmohler@neuron.uchc.edu
Genetics and Development Biology
University of Connecticut Health Center Graduate School
263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030-3301
Phone: 860-679-7947 |
