Boothby Lab studying tardigrade proteins
Department of Molecular Biology Assistant Professor Thomas Boothby and Senior Research Scientist Silvia Sanchez-Martinez are studying the unique proteins of tardigrades here at UW.
Bruns Lab researching Cardiac Aging
Dr. Nellie (Danielle) Bruns and research team are studying the molecular mechanisms of heart disease, focusing on age, sex differences, exercise as treatment, and new therapies for heart failure.
Dr. Park develops technique to address Fungal Diseases
Dr. Eunsook Park's research aims to develop new fungicides by studying plant-microbe interactions to protect crops from fungal pathogens and create antifungal agents to combat human fungal infections.
The faculty and staff for the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (MCLS) graduate program bring a wealth of experience across a broad range of disciplines, spanning areas such as life sciences, engineering, health, and veterinary sciences. They have a robust publication record while continuing to be actively engaged in cutting-edge research.
To apply to the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences Ph.D. program, you must complete both the general graduate admissions process and the program-specific admission requirements.
Discover the University of Wyoming's Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences Ph.D. program to see if it aligns with your goals. Acquire practical research experience and set the stage for your future career. During your first year, you'll complete four eight-week research rotations in various labs, gaining valuable molecular, cell biological, and biochemical skills. This flexible approach allows you to tailor your graduate studies to your interests, with an expected graduation timeline of about five years. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
The first year of the MCLS Ph.D. program is fully funded through a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA), covering tuition, fees, student health benefits, and an annual stipend. After the first year, costs are typically covered by extramural funding, often from NSF or NIH grants.
The Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences Ph.D. program at UW is a community with diverse global representation from both faculty and students. International students play a crucial and essential role in this interdisciplinary program.
The Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences faculty offer a broad range of expertise from across campus, combining specialists in research, innovation, and education. Their diverse backgrounds foster groundbreaking discoveries and provide mentorship to the next generation of scientists.
The Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (MCLS) program focuses on ensuring that students achieve a high level of proficiency in core areas such as biochemistry and molecular biology. In addition to mastering these foundational concepts, students will participate in courses that integrate knowledge from laboratory work, seminars, and other specialized classes, and they will develop the ability to critically analyze scientific literature. For students with strong backgrounds in the core areas, there may be flexibility in meeting specific course requirements. The program typically expects the completion of formal coursework within one to two years.
Elective courses available to MCLS students cover a wide range of topics, including genomics, cell and developmental genetics, microbial physiology and metabolism, mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry, cell culture and virology, biomedical engineering, mammalian physiology, bioinformatics, protein structure and function, microbial genetics, mammalian endocrinology, pathophysiology, replication, transcription and translation, biophysics, and plant physiology.
