About CMB About Us About Us Body The Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences (CMB) Ph.D. program was founded in 1971 (originally called Cell Biology) to meet the growing need to train scientists in the latest research techniques in a multidisciplinary setting. The CMB faculty of the University of Vermont (UVM) are from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and The College of Medicine. Graduate education at UVM is characterized by a collegial environment that stresses active mentorship and scientific excellence.The central theme of the CMB program is to provide a rich experience at the forefront of modern biology focusing on collaborative research between students and investigators across the UVM campus. Currently, the CMB program has 75 students and 75 faculty from 17 departments.Our program is unique in its multi and interdisciplinary nature that is not constricted by the boundaries of department–based programs. The CMB curriculum is designed to provide flexibility for students to choose electives of interest. The number of required courses are kept to a minimum, yet still provide access to a diverse array of topics that can be tailored to the student according to his or her interests. CMB students engage in teaching undergraduates while also learning how to present and share their research at UVM, nationally and internationally. In these ways, we provide the best possible training to prepare doctoral students to succeed in their future endeavors. Prospective Student Information Prospective Student Information Body The Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program is looking to train students who have a passion to learn and want to become successful in the sciences. Students in the CMB program enhance their academic, research, and communication skills to be successful in their profession. See if you have the qualifications it takes to earn your PhD with some world-renowned faculty. Learn More! CMB AdmissionsInquire about UVM & CMBApply Now! Faculty Faculty Body CMB brings together faculty from both basic and clinical science departments which creates a community of broad perspectives of contemporary problems in cell, molecular and biomedical sciences.Faculty DirectoryFaculty Research AreasRecent Faculty Publications Helpful Resources & Links Helpful Resources & Links Body About UVM Document CMB_Progress_Report_Form-061722-2.doc (58.5 KB) Campus MapCMB Handbook (PDF)CMB Bylawss (PDF)Center for Health and WellbeingGraduate CollegeGraduate Student Life (Including Housing Information)Graduate Student SenateLibraries - Dana Health SciencesLife in Burlington Document Mentor-Commitment-Form_2025.doc (61.5 KB) MyUVM Document CMB_Rotation_Agreement_Form-3.docx (16.1 KB) Document CMB-Rotation-Evaluation-Form.docx (16.19 KB) Affiliated Departments Affiliated Departments Body Our interdisciplinary program is comprised of highly dedicated research faculty in many departments across the UVM campus. This provides a rich learning environment that accommodates students with diverse scientific interests. Faculty members in the CMB program have primary appointments in the following UVM departments:Animal and Veterinary SciencesBiochemistryBiologyBiomedical and Health SciencesChemistryMedicineSubspecialty Divisions of the Department of Medicine:Cardiovascular MedicineEndocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismImmunobiologyInfectious DiseasePulmonary Disease and Critical Care MedicineMicrobiology and Molecular GeneticsMolecular Physiology and BiophysicsNeurological SciencesNutrition and Food SciencesObstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive SciencesPathology and Laboratory MedicinePediatricsPhysicsPharmacologyPlant BiologySurgery The Proof is in Our Alumni Graduate, Abbas Raza, PhD joined our long list of successful CMB Alumni. Events & News Learn more through weekly affiliated events, and build community at CMB seminar, admitted student visit day and a retreat. Explore if CMB is the right fit for your PhD! Application deadline is December 1 and interviews are planned for January 2026. Contact us today cmb@uvm.edu!