Graduate
Interdisciplinary PhD Training Programs
Quantitative Biology and Physiology
This program is for students with an interest in studying biological phenomena at all length scales (molecular through organ- level) using a combination of computational and experimental techniques. The program is supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). A large fraction of the BME faculty, as well as faculty from other departments, are included among the training faculty for this program. The curriculum for the NIH training program is somewhat different than for other BME PhD students. Students in this program are involved in a number of specialized, enriching activities, including journal clubs and retreats.
Applicants should indicate their interest in this interdisciplinary program in the personal statement of the BME application form in order to be considered for stipend and tuition support from the NIGMS training grant in Quantitative Biology and Physiology.
Biomedical Engineering and Biomolecular Pharmacology
Applicants with interest in the pharmacological sciences are encouraged to consider interdisciplinary training through participation in the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) PhD Interdepartmental Training Program in Biomolecular Pharmacology. BME students in this program develop expertise in the pharmacological sciences through additional courses taken at Boston University School of Medicine (Molecular Neurobiology and Pharmacology, Laboratory Techniques in Modern Pharmacology, Advanced General Pharmacology, and Current Topics in the Pharmacological Sciences) and through research training with any Training Program faculty member. Current BME faculty participants include Professors Irving Bigio, Charles Delisi, Mark Grinstaff, Catherine Klapperich, Christopher Passaglia, Tyrone Porter and Joyce Wong.
Applicants should indicate their interest in this interdisciplinary program in the personal statement of the BME application form in order to be considered for stipend and tuition support from the NIGMS training grant in Biomolecular Pharmacology.
Curriculum Requirements for Biomolecular Pharmacology Training Grant Students (pdf)
