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		2008-09 Bulletin of the Duke University Graduate School

Developmental Biology, University Program in

The University Program in Developmental Biology provides broad training in mechanisms of embryonic development, developmental genetics, development and evolution, and specialized training in a number of areas. The Program offers a core curriculum in development and training in technologies that are of importance for research on current questions. Specializations include germ cell and stem cell biology, embryonic patterning, morphogenesis, growth and proliferation control, apoptosis, and signal transduction mechanisms that govern cell-cell communication. Development is studied at many levels of analysis, including molecular structure, genetics, genomics, biochemistry, cell biology, and the evolution of developmental processes. The Program begins with a core course in development and participation in the developmental colloquium. Students rotate between labs in their first year to learn advantages of the different model systems and experimental approaches. Students then choose to work in one of the 36 participating laboratories. A broad range of research resources is available for students including the Duke Marine Laboratory, Vivarium, Shared equipment resources, and excellent Science libraries.

Students may apply and be admitted directly to the University Program of Developmental Biology. Prior to the second year of study at Duke students will identify a participating department in which they will earn their PhD (Note: For international students in particular, designation on the application form of a department in addition to this program may be helpful in securing funding.)

For more information contact: University Program in Developmental Biology, Box 103855 Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, 27710; telephone (919) 684-6229.