分子遗传学和细胞生物学领域的研究培训机会遍及分子，细胞，细胞间和生物的生物学水平。在学习过程中，该领域的学生可以选择成为一系列实验室项目的一部分，包括对基因组的维持和复制，遗传病的机制，感染和免疫，信号转导和进化进行调查。实验方法的范围包括体外系统，细菌，酵母，动物和人类细胞培养，动物模型和种群研究。该领域的学生有机会与各自领域的专家一起亲身体验研究。他们利用分子和细胞生物学中最先进的工具和技术，包括DNA克隆和测序，细菌，昆虫和动物细胞及其病毒的遗传操作，蛋白质诱变和表达，高分辨率光和落射荧光显微镜，流
This interdisciplinary program leads to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in biomedical sciences. It recognizes the interrelatedness of the various traditional disciplines and seeks to educate scientists who are qualified to develop this potential. Classroom and laboratory instruction stresses experiences that span a broad spectrum of knowledge. The program provides an integrated background in biological, physical, chemical, and computational disciplines in addition to in-depth training in a specific area of biomedical research. Graduates are expected to be sufficiently flexible to participate in solving a broad range of complex biomedical problems. The primary aim of the program is to prepare students for a research career. In-depth study is possible in a number of areas.<br><br>Opportunities for research training in the Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology Area of Concentration extend across the molecular, cellular, intercellular, and organismal levels of biology. During the course of study, students in this area can choose to become part of a wide range of laboratory projects, including investigations into the mechanisms of inherited disease, infection and immunity, signal transduction, and evolution. The spectrum of experimental approaches includes in vitro systems, bacterial, fungal, animal, and human cell culture, whole animal models, and population studies. Students in this area have the chance to experience research first hand, using the most modern tools and techniques in molecular and cell biology from experts in these fields. Among the many techniques applied to these experimental systems are DNA cloning and sequencing, genetic manipulation of bacterial, insect, and animal cells and their viruses, protein mutagenesis and expression, high resolution light and fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, mass spectroscopy, bioinformatics, and proteomics. Whether it is in the characterization of a novel signaling protein controlling tumorigenesis, or the discovery of new pathways regulating apoptotic cell death, the hallmark of the BMS Program study is an emphasis on interpersonal learning, exemplified by close studentfaculty interactions and peer exchange. Laboratory studies are supplemented by informal and formal seminars, journal clubs, laboratory meetings, travel to national meetings and student-mentor discussions. Students with a degree concentration in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology are equipped for careers in academia, clinical research and testing, or industry in areas including molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, pharmacology, and ecology.