Graduate Student Handbook

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IBT Mission Statement

The mission of the IBT is to perform advanced and innovative molecular research in bioscience and medicine and to encourage transfer of new discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace. A unique administrative organization allows IBT scientists with diverse expertise to tackle major scientific questions in a collaborative manner. Currently, IBT centers apply cutting-edge technologies and facilities to critical questions in such diverse areas as cell and cancer biology, molecular mechanisms of human genetic disease, developmental biology, stem cell biology, the development of bone and cartilage, gene expression, enzymatic modification of nucleic acids and microbial pathogenesis.

Philosophy of Graduate Studies

Incoming students will learn the guiding principles of how to conduct biomedical research. An individually tailored curriculum will be designed to assure that the student acquires the necessary theoretical background and appropriate knowledge and skills. Through frequent interaction with fellow students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, the students will share in the excitement of making scientific discoveries and learn to design and develop successful research programs. The development of the student will be closely monitored during the course of the program. We expect the student/mentor relationship to evolve into that of colleagues.