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BMMB Graduate Program

Interdisciplinary and Flexible Training

Earn a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology (BMMB) researching alongside 53 faculty and more than 55 graduate students in areas from the structures of biological molecules and their mechanisms to the development of multicellular organisms.

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BMMB Application Instructions

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Upcoming Student Seminar

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Michael Maybin

January 30, 2020

12:05 P.M.

102 Chemistry Building

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Resources for Current Students and Faculty

Find all current BMMB guidelines, common BMMB forms, course catalog, and more.

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BMMB Graduate Student Association

The BMMB Graduate Student Association (GSA) provides opportunities for career development, networking, enrichment, and advocates for students' interests within the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department.

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Professional Development

BMMB is committed to providing our students with the training and resources necessary to be successful in attaining rewarding careers. BMMB hosts events that bring in speakers, recruiters, and skill-development sessions.

"One of my favorite things about BMMB is how diverse it is. Faculty studying all different types of model organisms, scientific questions, and methodology facilitates lots of rich collaborations and pushes us all to think outside of our traditional box/niche."

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Mackenzie Shipley, BMMB Alumni

BMMB Graduate Program

BMMB students make scientific contributions under the mentorship of vibrant and diverse faculty whose research expertise provides students with an engaging collaborative and interdisciplinary experience.

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Scott Lindner

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Moriah Szpara

Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Squire Booker

Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology