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Research & Facilities

PhD students have a wide range of opportunities to work in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s ultramodern research facilities and with some of the world’s greatest scientists. 

Research Areas

Our programs are on the vanguard of discovery, aiming to reduce the devastating effects of heart and lung disease, cancer, neurological disorders, and other serious diseases. Already, numerous scientific discoveries have advanced from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s labs into clinical trials—work that may one day profoundly improve human lives. 

Research opportunities include the following. 

  • Cellular differentiation and stem cells

  • Cancer biology 

  • Molecular and biochemical microbiology and immunology 

  • Platelet biochemistry

  • Neurovirology and AIDS 

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  • Signal transduction

  • Substance abuse research

  • Cardiovascular disease 

  • Obesity and diabetes 

  • Thrombosis and pulmonary disease 

  • Neural repair and rehabilitation 

  • Autoimmune diseases 

  • Repair of the spinal cord, brain and peripheral nervous system 

Training

Specifically, institutional training opportunities include the following. 

Drugs of Abuse and Related Neuropeptides Training Program 

°Õ³ó¾±²õ -supported training program prepares predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows for successful independent careers in the broad field of substance abuse research. It is administered through the  at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and supports six pre-doctoral students and four post-doctoral fellows. 

Integrative Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Training Program

This -supported training program prepares predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows for successful independent careers in integrative cardiovascular pathophysiology. This interdisciplinary training program involves the , the  and the  . The program supports six pre-doctoral students and two post-doctoral fellows each year.  The program supports six pre-doctoral students and two post-doctoral fellows each year.  

Interdisciplinary and Translational NeuroHIV Research Training Program 

Supported by the , this joint program between the   at Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Drexel University College of Medicine integrates training activities and resources related to neurovirology and HIV disease. It supports eight pre-doctoral trainees at any one time, with four at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and four at Drexel. 

Molecular Biology and Genetics with Concentration in Signaling, Epigenetics and Genome Maintenance Training Program

°Õ³ó¾±²õÌý-supported training program provides training for six pre-doctoral students each year within the  ²¹²Ô»å  clusters. This program is administered by the  and includes mentors from multiple Katz School of Medicine centers and Fox Chase Cancer Center.Â