Program Overview

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UTHealth - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offer a comprehensive graduate program in biomedical sciences.

About the GSBS

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is administered by MD Anderson and UTHealth Houston. Located in The Texas Medical Center (TMC), the world's largest medical center, both MD Anderson and UTHealth Houston are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The GSBS has over 600 faculty members with expertise in the latest biomedical research.

MS Programs

The GSBS offers several Master of Science (MS) programs, including:

• Thesis-Based MS Programs: Overview
• Specialized MS Programs:
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Medical Physics
• Individualized MS Program in Biomedical Sciences:
  • Overview
  • Milestone Requirements
  • Faculty Seeking MS Students

PhD Programs

The GSBS offers several Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs, including:

• Cancer Biology
• Genetics & Epigenetics
• Immunology
• Medical Physics
• Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
• Molecular & Translational Biology
• Neuroscience
• Quantitative Sciences
• Therapeutics & Pharmacology
• Overview
• Research Interests
• Milestone Requirements
• Program Directory
• Faculty Seeking PhD Students

MD/PhD Program

The GSBS also offers a combined MD/PhD program, which provides students with the opportunity to earn both a medical degree and a PhD in a biomedical science discipline.

• Overview
• Milestone Requirements
• Message From the Director
• Curriculum
• FAQ

Participating Institutions/Entities

The MD/PhD program is a collaboration between several institutions, including:

• MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• McGovern Medical School
• MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Center for Clinical Translational Sciences

Admissions

The GSBS admissions process involves several steps, including:

• Admissions Overview
• FAQ
• Requirements & Instructions
• Financial Assistance
• Recruitment Schedule

Research

The GSBS offers a wide range of research opportunities, including:

• Research Interests
• Faculty Seeking PhD Students
• Faculty Seeking MS Students
• Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
• Research Areas:
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Cancer Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Epigenetics
  • Genetics
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Physics
  • Microbiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Therapeutics
  • Translational Research

Student Life

The GSBS offers a range of student life activities, including:

• Student Life
• Discover Houston
• Explore Campus
• Career Development
• Parking, Transportation, Disability, Worklife, More
• Student Support
• Student Organizations:
  • Graduate Student Association
  • Association of Minority Biomedical Researchers
  • Association of Science Communication
  • Community Outreach
  • First Generation Student Group
  • International Student Association
  • LGBTQ+ Student Alliance
  • Student InterCouncil

Genetics and Epigenetics (G&E) Program

The G&E program is a research-oriented PhD and MS program that focuses on the fundamental genetic, epigenetic, and genomic mechanisms that control cell growth and differentiation, and that cause cancer and other human diseases.

• Overview
• Research Areas:
  • Epigenetics
  • Developmental Genetics
  • Human Genetics
  • Cancer Genetics
  • Genome Maintenance & Repair
• Faculty Seeking Students
• Events
• News
• Activities and Awards
• Student Award Recipients

G&E Research Areas

The G&E program has several research areas, including:

• Epigenetics: The study of heritable phenotypic changes that are not mediated by changes in DNA sequence but rather by alterations in genome organization.
• Developmental Genetics: The study of genes and genetic pathways that regulate embryological, postnatal, and regenerative processes.
• Human Genetics: The study of the molecular basis of inherited disorders, elucidating the genetic and genomic basis of chronic conditions, and developing computational tools to identify disease susceptibility loci and individuals at risk for developing disease.
• Cancer Genetics: The study of genes that influence cancer formation and progression.
• Genome Maintenance & Repair: The study of how cells recognize, respond to, and correctly repair DNA damage.

G&E Faculty

The G&E program has a diverse faculty with expertise in various areas of genetics and epigenetics.

• Faculty Directory
• Faculty Seeking Students

G&E Student Life

The G&E program offers a range of student life activities, including:

• Student Organizations
• Events
• News
• Activities and Awards
• Student Award Recipients

G&E Communications

The G&E program has several communication channels, including:

• Newsletters
• Social Media
• G&E News Updates

G&E Contact Information

For more information about the G&E program, please contact:

• Rachel Miller, PhD, G&E Program Director
• George Eisenhoffer, PhD, G&E Program Co-Director
• Amy Carter, G&E Program Manager