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Program Description
Overview
The Genes & Development (G&D) Program
at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
is a Ph.D. program for students seeking advanced training in
developmental
biology,
genetics, cancer biology, structural biology, chromatin and gene
regulation.
The program provides an outstanding
environment for students pursuing biomedical research careers
in academia
and
biotechnology – from
cutting edge research and first-rate facilities, to courses and
Program activities that foster faculty-student interactions and
collaborations in an intellectually stimulating atmosphere.
Our
graduate students carry out their research on diverse biochemical
and developmental systems, including mice, worms, frogs, sea
urchins, fruit flies, bats, yeast and human cells.
The G&D
Program is part of the University of Texas Graduate School of
Biomedical Sciences at Houston (UT-GSBS),
and is located in the heart of the world’s largest center
for biomedical research and education – the Texas Medical
Center. Most of our faculty have their primary appointments in
the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology, the Department of Cancer Genetics or the Department
of Molecular Genetics at M. D. Anderson, ranked
by U.S. News and World
Report as the nation’s #1 Cancer Center.
G&D
Student Handbook (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Program
Brochure (Full) (PDF, 3.1 MB)
Program Brochure
(Mini) (PDF, 364 KB)
Degree Requirements
Requirements
for the Ph.D. degree include a broad knowledge of
gene regulation, biochemistry, molecular biology and developmental
biology. These are acquired through coursework, three laboratory
rotations during the first year, a dissertation research project
and participation in research seminars and journal clubs.
The
rotations expose students to a variety of experimental approaches
and help them select their research advisor. Most coursework
is completed during the first two years of study. Students advance
to Ph.D. candidacy after satisfactorily completing a written
and oral candidacy exam by the end of the first semester of their
third year. After advancing to candidacy, students concentrate
on completing their dissertation research.
Program Activities
The Program sponsors numerous activities that foster a highly
collaborative environment and support our commitment to educate
and train graduate students for successful careers in academics,
biotechnology and other biomedical fields. Through these activities,
G&D students work together with classmates and faculty to
develop their experimental, reasoning and communications abilities.
In addition, all students in the
G&D Program are provided a laptop computer while they are
in the program with specialized graphics and scientific software.
This special benefit provides students with important resources
needed to prepare their scientific presentations and publications,
and conduct online research.
Program activities include:
Financial Support and Stipends
All G&D students are fully supported throughout their training with graduate
stipends or fellowships that cover living costs, tuition, required fees and health
benefits. The program also offers annual competitive awards for outstanding research
projects and supports student travel to scientific meetings. Visit the GSBS
Financial Assistance web page for stipend levels and other information
about fellowships and scholarships. The stipend level for 2007-2008 is $23,000
per annum.
Annual Newsletter (pdf)
2007 G&D Newsletter
2006 G&D Newsletter
2005 G&D Newsletter
2004 G&D Newsletter
2003 G&D Newsletter
2002 G&D Newsletter
Facilities
Our research facilities and resources are first rate and in
2005 we moved into the brand new, state-of-the-art
George
and Cynthia Mitchell Basic
Sciences Research Building.
The new building also houses UT-GSBS administrative offices
and classrooms.
We have excellent libraries and computer services,
and facilities for protein and nucleic acid sequencing and
synthesis, electron
and confocal microscopy, and the generation of transgenic
animals.
In addition, our close physical proximity to neighboring
institutions in the Texas Medical Center fosters collaborations
with colleagues
at Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas
Health Sciences Center, Rice University and Texas A&M’s
Institute of Biosciences and Technology.
Contact A Current G&D
Student
Are you a prospective GSBS student? Would you like to contact
a current G&D graduate student to ask questions about
the program or get a student perspective on GSBS? Or, are
you a first year student with questions about the G&D
Program or with questions about picking a rotation in a G&D
lab? If so, please contact any of these G&D students
-- they'll be glad to answer your questions.
John Latham
John.A.Latham@uth.tmc.edu; Telephone
(713) 834-6270
John is a fifth year graduate student in Dr. Sharon Dent's
laboratory
in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology.
Mark Nolte
mnolte@mdanderson.org; Telephone (713) 834-6326
Mark is a second year graduate student in Dr. Richard Behringer's
lab in the Department of Molecular Genetics.
Rui Zhu
rzhu@mdanderson.org; Telephone (713) 834-6334
Rui is a fifth year graduate student in Dr. Angabin Matin's
laboratory
in the Department of Cancer Genetics.
Gregory S. May, Ph.D.
Director, Genes & Development Graduate Program
Office: Yellow Zone Y5.5705
Telephone: 713-745-1945
E-mail: gsmay@mdanderson.org
Elisabeth Lindheim
Genes & Development Program Coordinator
Office: BSRB S14.8316A
Telephone: 713-834-6352
E-mail: elindheim@mdanderson.org
Or write to:
The Genes & Development Graduate Program,
Unit 1006
The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Last
updated:
06/03/2008
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