Departmental Programs
Graduate Programs in the LSI
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Centre for Blood Research (CBR)
Impairments in blood and the circulation of the blood are features common to all diseases. CBR trainees have opportunities to apply a broad range of leading edge basic science, biotechnological, engineering and preclinical and clinical investigative approaches to address the major challenges in blood, blood-related diseases and processes.
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Neuroscience
The objectives of the Program are to educate graduate students as neuroscientists with intensive experience in at least one area of research.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Program
Our graduate program provides an advanced education with the goal of preparing students for a career in research.
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Cell & Developmental Biology
The Graduate Program in Cell and Developmental Biology offers advanced interdisciplinary training in cell and developmental biology.
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Experimental Medicine Program
Experimental Medicine is the study of the pathogenesis and treatment of disease.
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Medical Genetics Program
Pursuing basic and clinical research for diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
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Microbiology & Immunology Program
Students will have the opportunity to experience the most up-to-date molecular approaches to the study of problems in microbiology and immunology.
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Zoology Program
From DNA to proteins to cells, researchers use model organisms to study fundamental principles in cell and developmental biology.