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

  • 120 Students
  • 240 Mentoring faculty
  • 400+ PhD alumni

Upcoming Events

Rebecca Roston
Tue, August 25, 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

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…

Annika Chura, Ayushi Das, Zixi Long and Noura Srour

Annika Chura, Ayushi Das, Zixi Long and Noura Srour Among Pelotonia 2026-27 Graduate Awardees

By Michael Smoley

Congratulations to Annika Chura, Ayushi Das, Zixi Long and Noura Srour for being selecting among the 2026-27 cohort of Pelotonia…