• The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a leader in biological research with state-of-the-art facilities and programs that are recognized worldwide.
• CMB is one of the Top Molecular Biology PhD programs in the U.S.


• CMB provides the opportunity to work with more than 160 CMB faculty trainers in over 40 different departments, on a campus known for interdepartmental cooperation and collaboration.


• Faculty trainers and students are arranged in ten research Focus Groups based on common scientific interests and strengths of the program (listed below).


• The structure of the ten Focus Groups allows students to explore the breadth of research across campus while accessing the expertise of each individual trainer.

Cancer Biology
Cell Adhesion & Cytoskeleton
Developmental Biology
Immunology
Membrane Biology & Protein Trafficking
Molecular and Genome Biology of Microbes
Plant Biology
RNA
Transcriptional Mechanisms
Virology

• The CMB Program requirements emphasize research and coursework tailored to each student’s professional objectives.


• Program benefits include: a competitive stipend, tuition coverage, comprehensive benefits, and an excellent cost of living.


• Students are actively involved in the Program’s standing committees and all major activities including admissions, recruiting, orientation, and the fall retreat.


• When not in the lab or in class, students enjoy all that the campus community can provide--the urban setting of downtown Madison with a myriad of cultural events, as well as the outdoor recreation that the city’s lakes and parks have to offer.