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The PhD Graduate Program in Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine (CBRM) provides students with the background, training, and experience necessary to launch a career as an independent scientific investigator that significantly contributes to the advancement of human health. Faculty in our research program use the tools of molecular and cellular biology, tissue engineering, genetic animal models, advanced imaging techniques, bioinformatics, and computational modeling to uncover novel therapeutic strategies to address musculoskeletal injuries, tissue repair and regeneration, cardiovascular diseases, fibrosis, vision disorders, mitochondrial diseases, neurodegenerative conditions, and more.

At a Glance

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    College of Life Sciences

  • Degree

    Doctor of Philosophy

  • Campus

    Center City

  • Format

    On Campus

  • Duration

    4 - 5 Years

The Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine (CBRM) program is seeking students with a strong interest and background in science and engineering, particularly cell biology, developmental biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biochemical engineering, quantitative biology, and related fields. Students are offered foundational coursework in their first year followed by a combination of electives tailored to their research interests and career aspirations. Students will develop competencies in tissue engineering, imaging for cell biology, bioinformatics, extracellular matrix biology and cell signaling. Formal training in grant proposal and scientific writing as well as weekly research discussion groups complete the student research and academic experience.

The CBRM program brings together faculty members across disciplines to offer students opportunities to craft their thesis research in a vibrant scientific environment with state-of the-art facilities. Students' research and education is fully supported through NIH training grants, endowed fellowships, investigator-initiated research grants, or individual graduate fellowships. The students also receive financial support to present their research findings at regional, national, and international scientific conferences. Graduates of the program have gone on to successful research careers in both academia and industry.

Here are the major research themes within the program:

  • Musculoskeletal Biology
  • Liver Disease, Surgery and Transplantation
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Mitochondrial Metabolism & Pathology
  • Neurodegenerative & Vision Disorders
  • Fibrosis & Matrix Biology
  • Computational & Systems Biology

Additional Program Offerings

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Program Director

Name: Rajanikanth Vadigepalli, PhD
Position:
  • Co-Director, Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine PhD Program
  • Professor
Position: Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine
Email: Rajanikanth.Vadigepalli@jefferson.edu

Leadership

Name: Ryan Tomlinson, PhD
Position:
  • Co-Director, Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine PhD Program
  • Associate Professor
Position: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Email: Ryan.Tomlinson@jefferson.edu

Program Information

Name: Danielle Park
Position: Program Coordinator, Jefferson College of Life Sciences

1020 Locust Street
M-46 JAH
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

Email: Danielle.Park@jefferson.edu

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Email: enroll@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
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