Faculty studying Stem Cell Biology at Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences provide highly focused coursework to train scientists in the field of stem cell biology and its rapidly evolving clinical applications.

Our faculty expose students to basic and clinical aspects of stem cell biology through coursework, scientific interactions, and research. Students develop an in-depth understanding of the field while working in a highly interactive and collaborative research environment.

Students studying Stem Cell Biology must fulfill the general requirements of the Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences and often enroll in the courses focused on Stem Cell Biology described below.

Current students can download forms for the qualifying exam, committee meeting reports, and important information on thesis defenses and graduation by logging into our student community with their Kerberos ID.

Coursework

Stem cell biology students typically choose from the following courses:

Developmental and Stem Cell Systems I (DSCS I)
Genetics and Genomics
Stem Cell Tutorial
Seminar in Stem Cell Biology
Topics in Molecular Biology
Genetics
Cell Biology, and Introduction to Molecular Genetics
Molecular Oncology Introduction to Immunology
Molecular Mechanisms in Biology

As a student in the program, you also have the opportunity to participate in departmental and institute seminars; local, national, and international conferences; and career development seminars.