Medical Science Building, Rm C South Orange Ave. Newark, New Jersey

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1 Medical Science Building, Rm C South Orange Ave. Newark, New Jersey Newark Division

2 University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - ewark 185 S. Orange Ave, MSB C696 Office of Admissions Newark, New Jersey (973) gsbsnadm@umdnj.edu UMDNJ does not discriminate in admissions or access to its programs and activities on the basis of race/color, ethnicity, national origin, religion/creed, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran s status Ph.D. Multidisciplinary Program Based on their interests, students entering the multidisciplinary program will choose one of four educational tracks that focus on molecular biosciences (MBGC), integrative biosciences (CBNP), infectious disease and immunity (I 3 ), or biomedical engineering (BME). Each track provides a structured education in one of four broad biomedical subject areas and yet encourages students to develop their own curriculum on their specialized research interest. Faculty mentors may be members of more than one educational track, thereby allowing students greater flexibility in choosing the track that fits their educational needs. In addition, it is possible to move between tracks once enrolled. Molecular Biology, Genetics and Cancer (MBGC) Cell Biology, Neuroscience and Physiology (CBNP) Infection, Immunity and Inflammation (I 3 ) Biomedical Engineering (BME) The overlapping and melding of classical biomedical disciplines requires an interdisciplinary approach to scientific understanding. Master s Programs Master of Science Master of Biomedical Sciences u Certificate Programs Certificate in Biodefense Certificate in Pharmacological Sciences Certificate in Stem Cell Biology On Campus Housing! The University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) is an institution of higher education in the health sciences. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Newark trains students in biomedical research and grants the MS/MBS and PhD degrees. Students admitted to the PhD program receive free tuition, health insurance and an annual stipend of $26,500. For more information and application for admission, go to

3 Tracks Leading To the Multidisciplinary PhD Degree Molecular Biology, Genetics and Cancer (MBGC) Track Biochemistry Cancer Biology Bioinformatics Molecular Genetics Radiation Biology The MBGC Track includes the disciplines of Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, and Cancer, as well as Biochemistry, Radiation Biology, Structural Biology, and Bioinformatics. These disciplines encompass a set of complementary approaches to life processes. Their common objective is to understand how structure and function define intra- and inter-cellular processes. Students in this track will receive a broad, yet personalized, scientific education. Such training will expand the students capacity for scholarly activity and independent creative thinking. The MBGC Track emphasizes practical preparation for scientific careers in both academia and industry. For additional information, admissions committee co-chairs: Drs. Melissa Rogers and Liz Raveche, mbgs@umdnj.edu Cell Biology, Neuroscience and Physiology (CBNP) Track Neuroscience Stem Cell Biology Biophysics Cardiovascular Biology Physiology Molecular Pharmacology This CBNP Track offers a flexible curriculum and research opportunities to give students the ability to explore intersections across the disciplines of neuroscience, physiology, biophysics, cardiovascular biology, molecular pharmacology and stem cell biology. During 3 semesters of integrated coursework, students will take 3 laboratory research rotations and select mentors for focused thesis research. Students who earn Ph.D. degrees in the CBMP track will be positioned to continue their careers performing the interdisciplinary and translational systems biology research that will epitomize the future of biomedical research. For additional information, admissions committee chair: Dr. Kevin Beck, cbnp@umdnj.edu Infection, Immunity and Inflammation (I 3 ) Immunology Microbiology Infectious Disease Oral Biology The I 3 Track of is ideal for students interested in training for basic and translational research careers in immunology, microbiology, and microbial and host pathogenesis. The coursework for I 3 (includes introductory and advanced courses taught in lectures and small, Socratic group formats) comprises the first 15 months of the program and provides the theoretical bases for molecular biologic, biochemical, cell biologic, and organismal approaches to studying infection, immunity, and inflammation. Following coursework, I 3 students will be prepared to critically evaluate and implement these approaches in their Ph.D. dissertation projects. Students will select a mentor and project from among the I 3 faculty and will be positioned to continue their careers as leaders in biomedical research. For additional information, admissions committee chair: Dr. George Yap, iii@umdnj.edu Biomedical Engineering (Joint Program with New Jersey Institute of Technology) A Ph.D degree program in Biomedical Engineering is jointly offered and awarded by UMDNJ and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The program goal is to train scientists with unique strengths in biomedical sciences and engineering disciplines. The students will be among a novel group of scientists who are pursuing multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary scientific research for applications in medicine and clinical practice. Students can perform their thesis research with a faculty who has an appointment in either university with expertise in relevant areas. Through this collaborative program, students will have outstanding opportunities to prepare themselves for a wide range of rewarding careers in practicing and developing innovative technologies in medicine and biomedical engineering and other health-care related fields. Students after completing the program can successfully follow-up their career paths in academia, industry, clinical research laboratories, and health-care and clinical facilities. For additional information, track director: Dr. Kevin Pang, bme@umdnj.edu, (or NJIT Dr. Richard Foulds, foulds@njit.edu)

4 Program Leading to Master s Degrees MS & MBS The master s program is designed to promote integration of the various biomedical disciplines into a single graduate level educational experience, providing a broad background in biomedical science while maintaining flexibility to meet the needs and interests of individual students. In so doing this program helps students find meaningful careers in the biomedical sciences or improve their academic records so that they are more competitive in applying to medical, dental or veterinary school. Entering students choose one of three tracks (medical, dental or general) that are designed to provide a directed curriculum with plenty of flexibility. For students in the medical or dental tracks there is the possibility to take courses alongside medical and dental students enrolled in the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) or New Jersey Dental School (NJDS), respectively. The program offers over 50 courses that are taught in both the day and evening and that range in topics from a required core curriculum that introduces students to cutting-edge biomedical science to electives in Stem Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, Regional Gross Anatomy, Neuroscience, and The Business of Science. For a full listing of courses go to: The two degrees granted are the Master of Science (MS) degree (25 course credits with a 5 credit laboratory-based thesis) or the Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) degree (30 course credits). This program may be done on a full-time or part-time basis and can be completed within a year. For additional information garretst@umdnj.edu or call - Dr. Stephen Garrett at (973) ext Programs Leading to Dual Degrees MS/MBA The program is a full or part-time program of Rutgers University Graduate School of Business and UMDNJ Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Newark) leading to the degrees Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. The program is designed for students interested in management careers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industries. For additional information marallma@umdnj.edu or call Ms. Mayra Marallano at MBS/MPH The program combines the educational and research strengths in the biomedical sciences of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Newark (GSBS-N) with those of the School of Public Health at Newark (SPH-N) to create a program that provides students with a strong knowledge of contemporary research methods and scientific foundations in both the biomedical sciences and public health. For additional information marallma@umdnj.edu or call Ms. Mayra Marallano at MD/PhD program Continued rapid co-evolution of the fields of health care and biomedical science demands a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of disease. Translating discoveries in the laboratory into advances in clinical diagnosis and treatment is the cornerstone of this progress. A combined MD/PhD degree provides excellent preparation for a career in academic medicine by providing a bridge between clinical medicine and basic scientific research. The goal of our interdisciplinary MD/PhD Program is to train the next generation of clinician-scientists. This dynamic program strives to achieve excellence in all areas of clinical and research training. It brings together a select group of highly motivated students with the best clinical and research faculty in a fully integrated and exciting experience. The program is open to students who have been accepted into New Jersey Medical School. For additional information howells@umdnj.edu or call - Dr. Richard Howells at (973) DMD/PhD The Department of Oral Biology offers a combined DMD/PhD through the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The goal of this program is to develop leaders in fields related to host/pathogen interactions that affect soft and hard tissues. Training will encompass coursework and research that explores infectious diseases on a molecular level. The program is open to students who have been accepted into New Jersey Dental School. Certificate Programs Certificate Programs (15 credits) provide an opportunity to gain knowledge in a specific area of biomedical science. Each program consists of required and elective course offerings. Programs in Biodefense, Pharmacological Sciences and Stem Cell Biology are currently available. Certificate programs are designed to serve as a starting point to prepare individuals for various career opportunities or for continuing toward an advanced degree. For additional information garretst@umdnj.edu Dr. Stephen Garrett (973) ext For general information on the programs offered at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, you may also contact Associate Dean for Student Affairs, B.J. Wagner, PhD via at wagner@umdnj.edu or Assistant Dean of Curriculum, S. Garrett, PhD via at garretst@umdnj.edu.

5 at the UMDNJ Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Newark Division SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS The program provides the opportunity for undergraduates interested in Ph.D. degree programs and a career as a scientist\researcher in biomedical sciences to perform supervised research in one of the following biomedical sciences: To be considered for the program you must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent resident Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bio Terrorism Cancer Biology Cell Biology Drug Discovery Microbiology Molecular Medicine Molecular Genetics Immunology Neuroscience Stem Cell Biology Biomedical Engineering June August (10 weeks) Early Applications are encouraged. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Maximum of 10 qualified candidates will be accepted. Application Deadline is February 28 Stipend: $3,500 (10-week program) Housing available to selected applicants that reside more than 25 miles from UMDNJ. For additional information and application, visit the GSBS website at or marallma@umdnj.edu

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