The Graduate Field of Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cell Biology (BMCB)
at Cornell University provides top ranking, multidisciplinary training
in diverse aspects of biological and biomedical sciences. The BMCB Field
builds on the strong tradition of interdisciplinary training at Cornell
and is supported by over 50 faculty.
Although it is not formally
labeled as such, BMCB in essence is an umbrella program
with strengths ranging from biochemistry and structural biology to cell
biology and developmental biology and molecular genetics. Research topics include transcription,
DNA replication, DNA repair, membrane trafficking, the cytoskeleton, signal
transduction, metabolic regulation, enzyme structure and mechanism, organelle
function, biophysics of protein-protein and protein-lipid interactions,
and virology. The model organisms used in BMCB labs include bacteria,
yeast, plant, C. elegans, Drosophila, and mouse. While the majority of
faculty are members of the Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics,
BMCB includes faculty from 8 other departments or units. The Cornell campus
in Ithaca offers state-of-the-art facilities and provides many opportunities
for collaboration. The rich environment, rigorous preparation and guidance
by faculty prepares students for successful careers as independent research
scientists.
Cornell University is unique among the top dozen "research
universities" (as identified by US News) in being situated in a small
city, which affects the quality of life, creating a friendly and supportive
atmosphere for graduate students. |
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 March 2008: Stephanie Yazinski, a third year BMCB student, has been awarded a predoctoral fellowship from the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program.
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February 2008: Cornell scientists find how a protein binds to genes and regulates them across the human genome. More...
January 2008: Seminal fluid can impact female fruit fly's fertility, offering clues into human reproduction. More...
January 2008: Research sheds light on the mechanics of gene transcription. More...
 January 2008: BMCB graduate student Wade Heller's first publication is selected as a JBC Paper of the Week. More...
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