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The Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences educates
students to understand the mechanistic basis of biological phenomena
and to use that information to probe the ways in which disease
arises and can be combated. Its graduates are prepared to succeed
in a landscape of science that is rapidly changing. The human
genome has been sequenced, molecular techniques and stem cell
research promise new therapies, and technological advances have
brought together once disparate disciplines, making the possibilities
for discovery seem limitless.
The Basic Science Division offers training that combines the
rigors of the traditional disciplines of biochemistry, cellular
and developmental biology, molecular and cellular physiology,
molecular microbiology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience and
pharmacology with disease-oriented research focusing on cancer,
cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, immune disorders,
neurological disease among other medical problems. An active,
federally funded Medical Scientist Training Program allows students
to pursue a dual M.D./Ph.D. degree and provides an integrated
clinical and research training opportunity. The Clinical Research
Division provides physicians and others with advanced degrees
in the health sciences training that focuses on evaluating efficacy
and outcomes in health science research and disease treatment.
State-of-the-art facilities support our research efforts. Several
courses introduce clinical material to trainees and our close
association with Tufts Medical Center allows interested
students to learn directly from patient-oriented presentations.
Our 155 member faculty is committed to the training of predoctoral
and postdoctoral students in all aspects of biomedical science
and currently mentors about 250 students. Students work closely
with their dissertation advisers to create a unique and important
set of discoveries and enjoy the support of faculty who serve
on highly interactive thesis committees. Our faculty understands
that we are training our future colleagues, and our commitment
to excellence permeates all our educational endeavors. Students
are exposed to national and international scientific meetings
and have the opportunity to present their work at these venues,
allowing them to function as practicing scientists from an early
point in their training.
The Sackler School is a rich, supportive and diverse community
in which to study. Students enjoy close contact with faculty,
postdoctoral fellows, and fellow students in an atmosphere that
is built on interaction and collaboration. Students often interact
with faculty members from more than one graduate program and
almost 40% of our faculty participate in multiple training programs.
Our spirit extends beyond the laboratory and the classroom through
seminars, retreats, and Sackler School-wide social events. The
Graduate Student Council interacts with the faculty and with
Sackler administration to enrich the experiences of all of our
trainees.
Sackler graduates now number nearly 600 and many populate academic
laboratories, and laboratories in the biotechnology industry.
Others pursue teaching, scientific writing and the wide array
of science-based careers. We are committed to providing the
training our students will need to meet the many challenges
and enjoy the rewards that a career in biomedical science provides.
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