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The Graduate Program in Cell and Developmental Biology (PDF) provides doctoral research training in cell and developmental biology and the neurosciences. Students are prepared through formal coursework, independent readings, seminars, journal clubs and faculty-supervised research for careers of scientific research in academia and industry.

Our current research strengths are in cellular and molecular mechanisms in developmental biology and neurobiology which employ genetic approaches offered by mice, zebrafish and stem cells. The developmental biology focus is on differentiation and specification in heart, liver, muscle and the nervous system. The neuroscience strengths include pain mechanisms, circadian rhythms, mitochondrial gene expression, color vision, sleep, muscle atrophy, and neuronal development and plasticity.

Our departmental and institutional facilities offer state-of-the art equipment for molecular-to-organism approaches to research problems and hands-on experience with modern cutting-edge technology, including automated protein and DNA sequencing. An imaging core and an electron microscopy service facility offer laser confocal microscopy and high resolution transmission imaging. The College supports medical imaging facilities equipped for scanning brain function (fMRI).

Find out more about the Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy students.

The Cell & Developmental Biology PhD Program is the only graduate program offered by the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy at 成人快手. The purpose of this program is to provide state of the art research training leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Cell and Developmental Biology. This is accomplished through a combination of coursework, seminars, journal clubs, and "hands-on" laboratory research in the laboratory of a faculty mentor. To maintain full-time status, graduate students are required to take a minimum of 6 credits in the summer, 9 credits in the fall and 9 credits in the spring semesters. Accrual of at least 60 graduate course credits is needed for the PhD degree. Students are required to meet with their thesis committee starting in the third year of training. The student will write a 1-2 page summary of the meeting, detailing what was presented and discussed and any bench-marks or time-lines that were established. As part of the training process, it is also required as a minimum that the student thesis research culminate in publication of at least 2 articles in peer-reviewed journals for which the student is first author.

Those interested in pursuing education and research within the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy should pursue admission through either the Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences (IDP)听and/or Neuroscience Doctoral Program (NDP)听as well as the Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD).

A Bachelor鈥檚 degree (either completed or in the process of completing) is required for admission to any 成人快手 graduate program. Applicants will ideally have a 3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA). Personal statements and letters of recommendation from professors, advisors, and research supervisors. who know you well are highly regarded in the admission process. Prior research experience is also strongly considered.

The 成人快手 Graduate School operates on a rolling admissions basis. However, applications accepted by the priority application deadline of December 5^th will receive first priority for admission the following Fall. Students are admitted once per year.

If you have questions regarding tuition or your account, please contact the Office of Student Accounts, at (414) 955-8172 or mcwtuition@mcw.edu. Please refer to the 成人快手 All Student Policy Guide for tuition payment policies and information.

• Tuition and Fees Schedule

PhD Students
All full-time PhD degree-seeking students in good academic and professional standing receive the following financial support package:

• Full tuition coverage
• Yearly stipend ($36,355 for the '25-'26 academic year)
• Complimentary health insurance

There is no additional process to secure this package aside from accepting an offer of admission. Further, this package is guaranteed from the time of enrollment through completion of degree requirements.

Current 成人快手 Employees
Tuition Course Approval Form - Human Resources (PDF)

Late Fees
There is a $250 late payment fee for tuition not paid on time according to the Tuition Payments policy in the All Student Handbook.

成人快手 has one of the lowest student-to-faculty ratios in the world. Read more about our faculty鈥檚 research interests and backgrounds.

Forms (Documents)

Preparing for Graduation

Depending on your degree and program within 成人快手鈥檚 Graduate School, there will be several forms that you will need to complete in preparation for earning your degree. Here you will find information on the steps you need to complete before you will be awarded your PhD,听Master degree, or graduate certificate听from 成人快手.

Documents for Cell & Developmental Biology Graduate Program

• Guide for PhD program听(PDF)
• External Course Approval (PDF)
• Petition to Waive two First Author Paper (PDF)
• Masters degree requirements听(PDF)
• NIH training grant CDB program info 2023听(PDF)
• CDB听Committee Meeting Summary and Development Plan (PDF)
• CDB Travel Policies (PDF)

PhD and Master's Degree Forms

Please refer to the Graduate School student forms web page听for more information.