Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. graduate Ben McNair and Kinesiology and Health Masters student Samantha Shorthill and their advisor Dr. Danielle Bruns recently attended the 2024 American Physiological Society Annual Summit in Long Beach California. Ben presented his research "Incomplete Reverse Remodeling in Aged Mice exposed to Pulmonary Hypertension-Induced Right Heart Failure."
Dr. Yu Song, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Kansas. She earned her doctorate in Biomedical Sciences from UW in 2023, specializing in sports and injury biomechanics. With 15 peer-reviewed publications, including eight as first author, her research focuses on ACL injury mechanisms, re-injury risk factors and movement mechanics. She collaborates with KU Medical Center’s Orthopedic Sports Medicine Research Team and provides functional movement evaluations for the Kansas City Current Women’s Soccer Team. Dr. Song has received numerous national and international awards for her research contributions.
Dr. Yinan Hua earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences under Dr. Sree Nair in 2014, receiving UW’s Outstanding Dissertation Award. She published in top biomedical journals, including Hypertension and Aging Cell. After a postdoctoral fellowship at the NIH (2015–2017), she completed her pathology residency at Texas A&M (2019–2023) and a cytopathology fellowship at Harvard Medical School. In July 2024, she will join Tufts Medical Center as an attending pathologist and assistant professor.
Students will conduct original, innovative research culminating in a publishable dissertation. The preferred format consists of journal-ready chapters, with students expected to demonstrate lead authorship on published articles derived from their dissertation. Effective teaching is also a crucial part of academic and professional development, strengthening comprehension, broadening perspectives and refining communication and critical thinking skills. All students will engage in a hands-on teaching experience during their program and are encouraged to pursue the Certificate in College Teaching, as recommended by their Dissertation Committee.
Our Biomedical Sciences faculty bring diverse expertise from across campus, uniting specialists in research, innovation and education. With backgrounds spanning multiple disciplines, they drive groundbreaking discoveries and mentor the next generation of scientists.
To apply to the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program, you must complete both the general graduate admissions process and the program-specific admission requirements.
The Biomedical Sciences graduate program offers a distinctive research training environment, equipping students with diverse scientific approaches to tackle complex health-related challenges.
Competitive graduate assistantships (GAs) cover tuition, fees, health insurance and a 9-month stipend. Additional summer funding may be available. All Biomedical Sciences graduate students, including those with GAs, gain valuable research and teaching experience to build essential professional skills. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
The Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program at the University of Wyoming is a diverse, global community with broad faculty and student representation. International students are a vital and integral part of the program.
Explore the University of Wyoming's Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program to see if it’s the right fit for you. Gain hands-on research experience and prepare for a career in academia, healthcare or industry!
The data science track in the Biomedical Sciences Program trains Ph.D.-level scientists to analyze complex datasets for biomedical solutions through an interdisciplinary curriculum in biology, statistics and computer science.
The Biomedical Sciences program offers a dynamic blend of formal coursework and hands-on discovery experiences, equipping students with the skills, behaviors, and aptitudes necessary for leadership and long-term success in the biomedical field. While deep disciplinary knowledge serves as the foundation for independent thinking and innovation, the program also emphasizes competency in information assessment, synthesis and integration. Students develop strong communication skills to translate complex findings to diverse audiences, collaborate effectively in teams and refine leadership and project management abilities.
Graduates of the Biomedical Sciences program emerge as skilled experimentalists, problem solvers and critical thinkers with expertise in their fields and a broad understanding of research methodologies. Beyond technical proficiency, the program fosters qualities essential for professional success, including ethical leadership, mentorship and collaboration. Students gain experience in designing and conducting independent research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals and teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. They leave the program prepared to communicate their work effectively, mentor future scientists, and contribute meaningfully to their field.
