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Developmental, Stem Cell, and Regenerative Biology Academics

Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives

Requirements for students in the DSRB program
  • General CAMB Requirements
    • BIOM 5550: Regulation of the Genome
    • BIOM 6000: Cell Biology & Biochemistry
    • BIOM 6100 (or the equivalent): Data Analysis for Life Sciences
    • CAMB 6050 (PhD only): Cell and Molecular Biology First Year Seminar
    • BIOM 5100 (MD/PhD Combined Degree only): Case Studies in Translational Research
    • CAMB 5420 (Combined Degree only): Topics in Molecular Medicine
  • CAMB 5110: Principles of Development
  • CAMB 6950: Scientific Writing
  • One of the following two courses:
    • CAMB 5970: Neural Development, Regeneration and Repair 
    • CAMB 6970: Biology of Stem Cells
  • Electives chosen from any relevant CAMB or BGS Courses and Curricula offerings, depending on interest and background.

This information can also be found on the DSRB Catalog page.

Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives

Typical DSRB Course Timetable
  Fall Spring Summer
Year 1 BIOM 6000
CAMB 6050
CAMB 5110
Lab Rotation		 BIOM 5550
CAMB 5970 or 6970
Two Lab Rotations		 Lab Rotation or
Pre-Dissertation Research
Year 2 BIOM 6100
Elective(s)
Pre-Dissertation Research		 CAMB 6950
Elective(s)
Pre-Dissertation Research
Preliminary Examination		 Dissertation research
Year 3+ Dissertation research Dissertation research Dissertation research

Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives

Suggested Elective Courses

Whereas any CAMB courses can be used to fulfill elective requirements (depending on the student's interests and background), the following courses are likely to be of particular relevance. Students will receive guidance from DSRB leadership and faculty when choosing electives.