# Training in Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Studies

> **NIH NIH T32** · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · 2020 · $482,056

## Abstract

The Integrated Program in Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Studies (CMBS) at
Columbia University Medical Center is a Ph.D. granting interdisciplinary program that
combines faculty from all the basic science departments. The CMBS Program is an
umbrella program that presents students with a unique opportunity to obtain
individualized training in basic cell and molecular biology, microbiology, structural
biology, biophysics, genetics, immunology, neurobiology, structural biology, systems
biology and computational biology, as well as translational biomedical disease-related
research, such as cancer biology and neurodegenerative disease research. Our hope is
to train the next leaders in biomedical research and also to provide training for future
leaders in other areas where a biomedical research background will be of great benefit.
The CMBS program is an accredited degree granting program that was first established
in 1986 and has been supported by this Training Grant since 1987. The program has a
distinguished, well-funded faculty, whose research expertise represents nearly all the
areas of modern cellular and molecular biology, neurobiology and computational biology.
Our graduates have gone on to postdoctoral positions in outstanding laboratories,
careers in academia, the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or careers where
they use their biomedical training to provide other societal benefits. Students take core
courses in molecular and cell biology as well as statistics during their first year and
complete three laboratory rotations. In the second year, students take their qualifying
examination and courses in the Responsible Conduct of Research (lecture and small
group discussions). The CMBS Program hosts a student research seminar series and a
biennial student faculty retreat. Most students graduate in 5-6 years. The CMBS
Program remains the premier cellular and molecular biology graduate program at
Columbia University Medical Center and support from this Training Grant is crucial for
the continued success of this program.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9965992
- **Project number:** 5T32GM008224-34
- **Recipient organization:** COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- **Principal Investigator:** RONALD K. LIEM
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $482,056
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1987-07-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9965992

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9965992, Training in Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Studies (5T32GM008224-34). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9965992. Licensed CC0.

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