The mission of CMMB is to advance basic and translational research as well as to provide excellent educational opportunities and training for our graduate students in a thriving collaborative environment. Our researchers combine genomic, biochemical, cellular, genetic and computational approaches with sophisticated imaging and molecular techniques to provide a wide range of cutting-edge skills. CMMB faculty have a strong record of receiving external funding and are committed to supporting our current community of faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students and to recruiting the best new scientists. An incoming CMMB student is advised by a Graduate Education Committee (GEC) member in the programmatic requirements and in the selection of courses for the first semester (and for the second if a committee has not yet been formed and coursework approved). All CMMB students have a CMMB Common Requirements. In addition to these, each option has its own prerequisites and programmatic requirements (coursework, comprehensives, etc.).