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Cell and Molecular Biology Communication and Information Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Specializations Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology |
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Cell and Molecular BiologyGraduate Program Graduate Faculty*Graduate Faculty *D. S. Haymer, PhD (Chair)—molecular genetics of Diptera Biochemistry*D. M. Jameson, PhD—energetics and dynamics of protein interactions;
fluorescence spectroscopy Cancer Biology*A. Bachmann, PhD—biology of membrane proteins in cancer Cell Signaling*A. Fleig, PhD—excitation-contraction coupling in muscle Developmental Biology*H. G. de Couet, PhD—neurogenetics, cytoskeleton, cell motility Genetics and Molecular Biology*M. Berry, PhD—Selenoprotein Synthesis Geriatrics*P. Blanchette, MD, MPH—diseases of old age, Alzheimer’s disease Immunology/Virology*S. Chang, PhD—immunology, molecular approaches to vaccine development Matrix PathobiologyC. D. Boyd, PhD—molecular genetics of human connective tissue Neurobiology / Neurophysiology*D. C. Blanchard, PhD—psychopharmacology and neurobiology of behavior Plant Molecular Physiology*D. Borthakur, PhD—regulation of genes in the rhizosphere bacteria
by root exudates Reproduction Function*G. Bryant-Greenwood, PhD—molecular and cell biology of human fetal
membranes and decidua Degrees Offered: MS in biomedical science (cell and molecular biology), PhD in biomedical science (cell and molecular biology) The Academic ProgramThe cell and molecular biology (CMB) program in biomedical science represents an interdisciplinary approach to graduate education with faculty in many sub-disciplines of biology dedicated to helping qualified students pursue original research using technical innovations of modern molecular biology. The first cohort of students was admitted in August 2000. The CMB program brings together faculty from three colleges and three research institutes, all who share a desire to train the next generation of students in this fast-moving and conceptually challenging area. Planning for collaborative research is emphasized in this program, as well as solid training in a variety of laboratory techniques. Master’s students fall into two categories, depending on whether they opt for a Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis). The MS Plan B is usually a terminal degree, appropriate for professionals in medical technology, government, and related fields who wish to obtain broad training in modern genetics to advance their credentials in their chosen fields. The completion of the MS Plan A serves as a qualifying examination for students who intend to continue toward the PhD in cell and molecular biology. It may also serve as a terminal degree for those who wish to pursue careers as research technicians, either in the public or private sector. Those who seek the PhD degree usually wish to make a career in college and university teaching and research, in research for industry and government, or in medicine, dentistry, or medical technology. The CMB program provides fellowships for PhD students in their first year of training, and additional support in the way of teaching assistantships for qualified applicants after that time. Training in the program is intended to prepare students for careers in academia, in research institutes, and in the ever-expanding areas of biotechnology in the private sector. AdvisingFor complete details regarding the program, contact Lyn Hamamura at lynn@hawaii.edu or visit the website at www.hawaii.edu/cmb. Graduate StudyApplicants are expected to have at least a bachelor’s degree emphasizing biological or physical sciences with courses in calculus, organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, and cellular and molecular biology. Applicants with MD degrees are welcome. Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test should be submitted with the application, and students whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Three letters of recommendation from former instructors or research supervisors, a CMB program graduate express form, and transcripts from previous universities or colleges attended must also be submitted. Master’s DegreeThe core of the CMB program is a specialized lecture class, spanning two semesters (CMB 621-622). The remaining credit requirements can be fulfilled by specialized courses, seminars, and research units as recommended by the particular committee and research adviser each student picks to guide their academic program. Following the completion of the two semester core course, the student is expected to pass a qualifying exam, form a committee, and then propose, complete, and defend an original research project (MS Plan A) or study plan and research paper (MS Plan B). Doctoral DegreePhD candidates do not need to have completed a master’s degree. If an MS was not earned through the CMB program, the core lecture class is required (CMB 621-622). Formal course requirements beyond the core include additional courses specified by the dissertation committee, including CMB 626 Ethics in Biomedical Research and three laboratory rotations. The student is expected to form a committee, and then propose, complete, and defend an original research project. Selected Specialized CoursesCell Biology
Molecular Biology
Neurobiology
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