In the Molecular and Developmental Biology graduate program world-renowned faculty lead research teams integrating basic research in model organisms with translational research into disorders & diseases in children. Since the program is based at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, you will pursue your PhD degree while experiencing the best of two worlds: a nationally recognized academic medical center (University of Cincinnati) coupled with one of the USÆs leading children's hospitals. This interdisciplinary program offers a wide range of research opportunities, aimed at understanding and curing disorders and diseases in children, including: Mechanisms of Development Organogenesis (Systems Biology) Cancer Biology & Cell Signaling Stem Cell Biology Reproductive Biology Neurobiology Immunology Human Genetics, Genomics & Bioinformatics Gene Therapy Model organisms include Xenopus, mouse, fly, chicken, and zebrafish The program accepts 10-20 new students per year and there are over 50 students in the program. Our students publish in top journals, including Nature, Cell, PNAS. Student stipends, tuition & health insurance are paid for by the program. There are also competitive fellowship awards, including two special prize fellowships.