This interactive and innovative Ph.D. sequence is training a new generation of research scientists in the theoretical and applied aspects of Molecular and Cellular Biology. The sequence utilizes current faculty expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, neurobiology, physiology, developmental biology, and biochemistry. The School of Biological Sciences laboratories employ a range of biological model systems including Drosophila, C. elegans, S. mansoni, zebrafish, Arabidopsis, S. aureus, L. monocytogenes, and H. parainfluenzae. The program will enhance the student's competency in molecular and cellular biology principles, techniques, and their application for becoming leaders in solving tomorrow's problems in molecular cell biology.