Predoctoral Training Program in Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Director

Choi, Doo-Sup Ph.D.

Summary

Award number — T32 GM72474

The Predoctoral Training Program in Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences contributes to the development of independent investigators capable of directing outstanding research programs in academia, industry and other settings.

The program faculty comprises well-funded independent investigators who focus on a continuum of research areas encompassing studies from basic molecular and genetic aspects of disease through drug discovery and development of novel therapies for cardiovascular and malignant diseases. The faculty provides training opportunities in areas including:

  • Genetics of addiction
  • Genetics of cardiac diseases
  • Innovative cancer therapies
  • Molecular mechanisms of drug action and resistance
  • Metabolomics
  • Novel therapeutic strategies
  • Pharmacogenomics of genes associated with drug responses
  • Preclinical and clinical pharmacology
  • Regenerative medicine
  • Systems pharmacology

The Predoctoral Training Program in Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics provides Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. students with training in basic and advanced pharmacological principles. It trains them to probe basic research problems that yield novel insights into the underlying biology and treatment of human diseases. In addition, the program fosters and cultivates students' innate curiosity and prepares them to become leaders in their fields.

Position availability

There are four predoctoral positions awarded to the Predoctoral Training Program in Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics program a year. The number of open positions varies.

Eligibility

Appointees must be enrolled in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences' Ph.D. Program.

Appointees must also be citizens or noncitizen nationals of the United States or must have been legally admitted as permanent residents.

How to apply

Apply to Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences' Ph.D. Program.

Student Roster

Review the focus areas, mentors and publications of current and former trainees in the Predoctoral Training Program in Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

Faculty

  1. Ackerman, Michael J. M.D., Ph.D.
  2. Athreya, Arjun P. Ph.D., M.S.
  3. Behfar, Atta M.D., Ph.D.
  4. Choi, Doo-Sup Ph.D.
  5. Daniels, David J. M.D., Ph.D.
  6. Fernandez-Zapico, Martin E. M.D.
  7. Gaspar Maia, Alexandre Ph.D.
  8. Hitosugi, Taro Ph.D.
  9. Kaufmann, Scott H. M.D., Ph.D.
  10. Li, Hu Ph.D.
  11. Lou, Zhenkun Ph.D.
  12. Patel, Robin M.D.
  13. Ramirez-Alvarado, Marina Ph.D.
  14. Reid, Joel M. Ph.D.
  15. Robertson, Keith D. Ph.D.
  16. Rodriguez Bravo, Veronica Ph.D.
  17. Sine, Steven M. Ph.D.
  18. Trushina, Eugenia Ph.D.
  19. Wahner Hendrickson, Andrea E. M.D.
  20. Wang, Liewei M.D., Ph.D.
  21. Weinshilboum, Richard M.D.
  22. Weroha, John J. M.D., Ph.D.
  23. Zhu, Jane M.D., Ph.D.