University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston

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Description:
The Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers study leading to a Ph.D. degree in the biomedical sciences with specialization in areas of biochemistry, molecular biology and structural biology.

Degree(s):
Ph.D.- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Research Areas:
Molecular genetics:DNA and RNA metabolism;
Regulation of gene expression during development and differentiation;
Protein and glycoprotein structure and function;
Membrane function and biogenesis;
Transport;
Cell-cell interactions;
Regulation of cell growth and metabolism; Physical biochemistry;
Enzymology

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Degree(s):
M.S.-Biomathematics and Biostatistics;

Ph.D. - Biomathematics and Biostatistics

Research Areas:
Statistical and mathematical modeling; Development of new models for design and analysis of research studies; Formulation of mathematical models of biological systems

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Description:
The Program in Cancer Biology leads to a Ph.D. degree in the biomedical sciences with specialization in broad areas related to cancer biology. More than 50 leading faculty members are drawn from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at Houston and its Science Park-Research Division, the Dental School, NASA, Texas A and M University and the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

Degree(s):
Ph.D. - Cancer Biology

Research Areas:
All aspects of cancer biology, including tumor/host interactions;
Metastasis and invasion;
Tumor cell biology and biochemistry;
Tumor heterogeneity;
Cell surfaces; br>Cancer genetics;
Retroviruses;
Regulation;
Development

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Description:
Graduate studies in Cell and Regulatory Biology leading to the Ph.D. degree provide the opportunity to obtain a broad understanding of cell biology, pharmacology, physiology, reproductive biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics. This program provides an integration of molecular, cellular, and systems approaches to cell biology, physiology and pharmacology in one of four interacting academic tracks (Cell Biology Track, Pharmacology Track, Physiology Track, Reproductive Biology Track).

Degree(s):
Ph.D.- Cell and Regulatory Biology

Research Areas:
Biochemical and molecular regulation of cell activity;
Action of hormones and other cell-regulatory signals and their involvement in cell function, growth, development, differentiation and dysfunction;
Signal transduction;
Reproductive biology

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Description:
The Program in Environmental and Molecular Carcinogenesis offers study leading to a Ph.D. degree in the biomedical sciences. The multidisciplinary faculty members are drawn primarily from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Texas Medical School in Houston.

Degree(s):
Ph.D.- Environmental and Molecular Carcinogenesis

Research Areas:
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis;
DNA damage, repair and mutagenesis;
Molecular and biochemical genetics;
Prevention of cancer induction

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Description:
The Program in Genes and Development offers study leading to a Ph.D. degree in the Biomedical Sciences with specialization in eukaryotic molecular and developmental biology, cancer biology and structural biology. Most faculty members have their primary appointments in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Degree(s):
Ph.D.- Genes and Development

Research Areas:
Eukaryotic molecular biology;
Developmental biology;
Human genetics;
Structural biology;
Biochemistry;
Cell signaling;
Cancer biology

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Description:
The objective of this specialized M.S. degree program is to provide clinical and research training in clinical genetics and to train students to pursue a professional career in a clinical setting.

Degree(s):
M.S.- Genetic Counseling

Research Areas:
Classical and molecular genetics;Cytogenetics;Psycho social issues associated with clinical genetics practice;Development of skills to comprehend the research aspects of genetics and clinical experience in a variety of genetics clinics

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Description:
This program provides for opportunities for advanced training and study for the Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences. The Program faculty is drawn mainly from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the Human Genetics Center of the School of Public Health, and the Medical School.

Degree(s):
Ph.D.- Human and Molecular Genetics

Research Areas:
Cancer genetics;
Cytogentics;
Developmental genetics;
Evolutonary genetices;
Genetic epidemology;
Genomics;
Human genetics;
Immunogenetics;
Molecular evolution;
Molecular genetics;
Population genetics;
Somatic genetics

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Description:
Graduate studies in Immunology lead to a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences. The Program Faculty is drawn from faculty members at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the Medical School, and the School of Public Health.

Degree(s):
Ph.D.- Immunology

Research Areas:
Basic immunologic mechanisms;
Immunobiology and immunotherapy of cancer;
Immunopathology;
Immunology of infectious diseases;
Molecular immunology;
Immunodeficiencies;
Immunogenetics;
Transplantation immunology;
Immunopharmacology;
Lymphoid malignancies.

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Description:
A joint M.D./Ph.D. Program is offered through the combined efforts of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. This program affords qualified students the opportunity to earn the M.D. and the Ph.D. degrees in an integrated seven-year program study. The unique features of the Program include the integration of clinical and research training throughout the program; the completion of a year of clinical studies in the Medical School prior to the start of laboratory research; a seminar course in molecular medicine attended regularly by students at all stages of the program; specialized tracks in Cancer and Development, Neuroscience, and Molecular Medicine; and a Graduate School faculty of 400 from which to choose a dissertation advisor.

Degree(s):
M.D. / Ph.D.