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  • Preparation for Qualifying Exam | BBS 602

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    This course will help prospective scientists in the biological and medical sciences communicate their work effectively, in writing, graphics, and oral presentations. The course teaches how to prepare a research paper using words, statistics, and figures; how to present science to a lay audience; how to write a grant proposal; and how to present orally to scientific peers.

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Directors: Jill Zitzewitz, Daryl Bosco, and Nese Kurt Yilmaz

    Semester Offered: Fall 

    Last Taught: Fall 2024

  • Scientific Inquiry in Biomedical Research | BBS 614

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    This problem-based course provides learning opportunities through exploration of multidisciplinary areas of contemporary biomedical research, and creates a forum for practice in the skills required for research.

    Credits: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in the PhD Program

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Directors: Jill Zitzewitz, Neal Silverman, Elizabeth Shank

    Semester Offered: Fall

    Last Taught: Fall 2024

  • Experiential PhD: Professional Development for Internship | BBS 707

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    In this professional development course, students will explore how relevant practical experiences enhance classroom learning and research, and how scholarly work enhances their practical training. This course will provide Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences students opportunities to connect theory and practice through experiential learning in a professional work environment. Students will examine, articulate, and defend their professional values and use concurrent reflection exercises to create “maps” and action steps to reach multiple long-term professional goals. We will focus on the value of continuous learning through reflective practice, mentorship, professional organizations and conferences, and leadership opportunities in the field. During this course, students will develop their professional identity and commit to lifelong learning. Students are required to take this course before going out on internship and must receive additional permissions from their advisors and TRAC approval for internship placement. This process ensures that the chosen internships align with the student's academic and career goals and confirms that they are prepared for the experience.  

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of TRAC

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Director: Lisa Tison-Thomas

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Last Taught: New course

  • Histology and Tumor Pathology | BBS 720

    Programs: Cancer Biology

    The overall goal of the course is to expose students to the pathology of different types of cancers that occur in humans and the methods used for diagnosis, including histology, cytology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and molecular diagnostics. The course will start with a review of normal tissue histology of all the major organ systems and an overview of diagnostic techniques. The remainder of the course will consist of organ-based lectures in tumor pathology along with a hands-on microscopic review of pathologic tumor samples. The general format of the 8-week course will consist of a one-hour lecture followed by a one-hour laboratory session, given 2 days per week.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite(s): BBS 614 or BBS 748 (non-degree students) or course equivalent

    Fulfills an elective requirement: Yes

    Course Director: Stephen Lyle

    Semester Offered: Summer

    Last Taught: Summer 2023

  • Cancer Biology and Medicine | BBS 725

    Programs: Cancer Biology, Interdisciplinary

    This course will provide students with a rigorous and comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms that underlie the genesis and progression of human cancers. It will build on the basic science knowledge acquired in the SIBR Course and establish an appreciation of cancer as a disease. The salient topics to be covered include cancer stem cells; oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes; tumor-host interactions, invasion and metastasis, cancer metabolism and anti-tumor immunity. A major theme of the course will be to integrate the biology of cancer with the clinical behavior of tumors and cancer therapy.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Fulfills an elective requirement: Yes

    Course Directors: Marcus Ruscetti, Jason Pitarresi

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring

    Last Taught: Spring 2024

  • Research Rotation | BBS 850

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    Research rotations are defined periods of research experience under the direction of a faculty member. They are intended to familiarize the student with concepts and techniques in several areas of research and to assist the student in evaluating research laboratories and projects that might be developed into a dissertation project. The student will participate in an ongoing research project; gain familiarity with concepts underlying the research; acquire a working knowledge of techniques used in the research; and write a report and present an oral summary of the results of the research.

    In the summer term, only MD/PhD students may register.

    Credits: 2-5

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Director: Varies

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Last Taught: Taught every Fall, Spring, and Summer

  • Summer Research - Year One | BBS 851

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    Summer Research – Year 1 is for first year BBS students.  Expectations are for students to (1) formulate initial hypotheses and/or goals, (2) design and begin to execute research plans, (3) Critically read and evaluate relevant literature.

    Credits: 6

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course DirectorVaries

    Semester Offered: Summer

    Last Taught: Taught every Summer

  • BBS Qualifying Exam | BBS 860

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    Students are required to register for this course in the fall semester of the academic year in which they are to pass their Qualifying Examination.

    Credits: 1

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Director: Mary Ellen Lane

    Semester Offered: Fall

    Last Taught: Taught every year 

  • BBS TRAC Meeting | BBS 865

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    All graduate students are required to have at least one Thesis Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) meeting each academic year. After passing their Qualifying Examination and selection of their TRAC, students are required to register for this course each fall semester until their Dissertation Advisory Committee is formed.

    MD/PhD Goals: 1) To periodically review progress along thesis research project advised by content experts 2) To provide guidance for establishing a thesis research project consistent with the MD/PhD Program goals

    MD/PhD Curricular Expectations: Two Thesis Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) meeting each academic year as define by the Professionalism Benchmark Checklist

    Credits: 1

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Director: Mary Ellen Lane

    Semester Offered: Fall

    Last Taught: Taught every year

  • Prequalifying Research | BBS 870

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    This course is for students who have selected a program and thesis advisor but who have not yet passed the Qualifying Examination. 

    Credits: 9

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Director: Student's thesis advisor

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Last Taught: Taught every semester

  • Thesis Research | BBS 900

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    Students register for Thesis Research fall term of year three of the program (MD/PhD Students: Fall term of year four in the program), after passing the Qualifying Exam.

    Credits: 12

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Director: Student's thesis advisor

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Last Taught: Taught every semester

  • Graduate Research | BBS 990

    Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    Students register for Graduate Research fall term of year four (MD/PhD Students: Fall term of year five+) in the PhD Program and will continue to register each semester until they complete all remaining requirements.

    Credits: 0

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Director: Student's thesis advisor

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Last Taught: Taught every semester

  • Responsible Conduct of Research, Part 1 | GSB 601

    Programs: Basic Biomedical Sciences Core Course, Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Population Health Sciences, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    This course provides students opportunities to recognize and solve ethical problems in the responsible conduct of research. Major NIH required topics include those relevant for graduate students at this stage of training.

    Credits: 0.5

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Director: Anthony Imbalzano and Kate Lapane

    Semester Offered: Fall

    Last Taught: Fall 2024

  • Responsible Conduct of Research, Part 2 | GSB 602

    Programs: Basic Biomedical Sciences Core Course, Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Population Health Sciences, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science

    This course provides students opportunities to recognize and solve ethical problems in the responsible conduct of research. Major NIH required topics include those relevant for graduate students at this stage of training.

    Credits: 1

    Fulfills an elective requirement: No

    Course Director: Anthony Imbalzano and Kate Lapane

    Semester Offered: Fall

    Last Taught: Fall 2024