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Opportunities for students in the MIP PhD program:

  • Broad-based training in modern physiology with emphasis on integrating cell and molecular processes to understand systems physiology.
  • Opportunity to conduct research in a wide variety of areas ranging from cell and molecular biology to whole-animal integrative physiology.
  • Opportunity to learn state of the art experimental, mathematical and computational techniques to pursue physiological research
  • Development of teaching skills as part of the curriculum.
  • Training in critical thinking and presentation skills.
  • A faculty and program dedicated to a tradition of excellence in preparing young investigators for diverse and productive careers.
  • Role in administration and policy setting within the department and PhD program.
  • Leadership training: graduate student representative to faculty meetings, student member of the Graduate Committee, select and host keynote speaker of Research Forum, host visits of graduate student recruit.
  • An active community science outreach program to underserved schools.
  • Interaction with visiting scientists and seminar speakers at student luncheons.
  • Recognition by departmental, university and national awards.
  • A wide variety of informal social activities involving students and faculty

More information about the MIP PhD program can be found in our handbook.