The Academic Program
The academic curriculum of the Cell and Molecular Biology Program is intended to complement rigorous training in experimental laboratory science. In addition to the required course work, students are expected to participate in programs designed to develop individual professional skills as scientists. All students gain experience in teaching, typically in the undergraduate Introductory Biology courses. Public speaking and presentation skills are further defined in the CMB Seminar Series. Finally, writing and grantsmanship skills are developed in a grant writing workshop, followed by the preparation of an NIH-style grant proposal, which serves as the qualifying exam for advancement to candidacy in the CMB program. More details regarding the academic curriculum of the CMB program can be found in the Student Handbook (487 kb pdf).
The ultimate goal of our CMB program is to produce highly qualified, confident and competitive individuals ready to take on the rigors of research today! |
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Student Spotlight
Born and raised in Vermont, Michelle received her B.S. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Vermont in 2002. Following graduation she worked at UVM in the department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics studying cardiac myosin. Michelle entered UVM's MD/PhD program in 2004 and joined the CMB program in 2006. She is pursuing her dissertation research with Dr. Elizabeth Bonney, focusing on immunologic adaptations during pregnancy.
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