University of Pittsburgh

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D. - Molecular Biophysics & Structural Biology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Molecular Biophysics & Structural Biology (MBSB) Graduate Program at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University is an interdisciplinary program at the interfaces of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other traditional disciplines. MBSB aims to unravel and explain biological phenomena and processes in atomic and molecular detail.
Research: Research conducted by faculty of the MBSB program cover a diverse range of topics in Molecular Biophysics and Structural Biology. Areas of study are focused on understanding fundamental principles involved in reactions and interactions in biological systems. Research projects attempt to address and elucidate answers to questions such as:

How do proteins fold and can we prevent misfolding?
Can we design proteins with novel functions?
How does the coordinated interaction between proteins and nucleic acids lead to cellular differentiation and the formation of an organism?
How do macromolecules assemble into molecular machines or viruses and how do they operate?
How do signals traverse membranes?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above