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We are a cutting-edge student-centered interdisciplinary doctoral training program in the molecular life sciences

  • 132 Students
  • 268 Mentoring faculty
  • 400+ PhD alumni

Upcoming Events

Banu Ozkan
Tue, September 8, 2026
Event Start Time: 4:10 pm
Event Location: DHLRI 170
Aerial view of Ohio State Oval
Tue, September 22, 2026
Event Start Time: 5:30 pm
Event Location: Zoom
MCDB Student Emily Payne presenting on stage during the 2025 MCDB 3MT competition, as students watch from the audience
Thu, November 5, 2026
Event Start Time: 4:00 pm
Event Location: DHLRI 170

Recent News

Bethany Pepple

Bethany Pepple Awarded a C. Glenn Barber Fellowship

By Michael Smoley

Congratulations to Bethany Pepple for receiving a C. Glenn Barber Fellowship from the College of Veterinary Medicine!

Incoming MCDB class of 2026

Welcome to the 2026 MCDB Cohort!

By Michael Smoley

Welcome to the incoming MCDB cohort! We’re so excited to have each of you in the program.

Yijing Su, Ananya Viswanathan, Abigail Shugrue, Khulood Alzahrani, Gabriela Pardo-Toro,…

Yu-Ci Syu

MCDB Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Yu-Ci Syu

By Michael Smoley

Our August MCDB Alumni Spotlight is highlighting Dr. Yu-Ci Syu! Dr. Syu is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She graduated from MCDB…

Congratulations to Our Graduates!

By Michael Smoley

Congratulations to our graduates! We wish them success on their future endeavors!

Katelyn Amstutz Advisor: Iris Me

Yogesh Budhathoki Advisor: Ryan…

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