The faculty in the Department is actively involved in the teaching of graduate and medical student courses in a wide range of scientific topics.  A department-wide journal club and regular seminar series contribute to the scientific environment. 

Ph.D. Programs
The Faculty of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics participate in a variety of different graduate programs sponsored by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Use these links to obtain further information about all of the Graduate Programs, or to Download Applications for Graduate Study at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine .

Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology (BCMB)
This graduate program is a collaborative effort of all basic science departments in the School of Medicine. with over 100 faculty from six departments, BCMB offers training in molecular and cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, developmental biology, physiology, neuroscience, structural biology and related biomedical sciences. Each member of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics participates in the BCMB Graduate Program. Currently, 32 BCMB students are pursuing doctoral studies in MBG. This represents the largest number of students in the department from any single graduate program.
MBG Faculty in Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology (BCMB) Graduate Program
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Human Genetics and Molecular Biology
Provides training in human biology, molecular biology and genetics.
MBG Faculty in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology Graduate Program
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Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM)
Provides training in the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human diseases.
MBG Faculty in Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) Graduate Program
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Neuroscience
Provides training in molecular, cellular and developmental systems, and cognitive neruoscience.
MBG Faculty in Neuroscience Graduate Program
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Immunology
Provides training in molecular and cellular immunology aimed at understanding disease states such as AIDS, autoimmunity, transplantation rejection and cancer.
MBG Faculty in Immunology Graduate Program
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Program in Molecular & Computational Biophysics (PMCB)
The Programs in Molecular and Computational Biophysics train students to use quantitative experimental and computational techniques to explore the physical and chemical basis of biological processes. There are currently over 50 faculty members in the program drawn from 11 departments at the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and Public Health.
MBG Faculty in Program in Molecular & Computational Biophysics (PMCB) Graduate Program
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Biological Chemistry
The graduate program provides a tailor-made curriculum designed around each student's background and interests. The goal is adequate breadth as well as in-depth training in the chosen area of specialty.
MBG Faculty in Biological Chemistry Graduate Program
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Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences
The Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences continues the tradition of graduate education established by The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine at its founding in 1893. The department offers a multidisciplinary program designed to prepare highly qualified individuals to be future leaders in academic and industrial biomedical research. The focus of this predoctoral training program is on chemical biology, the molecular interactions of living systems and the application of this knowledge to pharmacology. Within this broad scientific framework, students are encouraged to develop individually-tailored programs of study to meet their particular research interests and career objectives. The graduate program faculty consists of 34 members, eleven of whom hold primary appointments in the Department of Pharmacology. The other faculty members hold primary appointments in the Departments of Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry, Chemistry, Clinical Pharmacology, Environmental Health Sciences, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Urology. Currently, over 50 students are pursuing doctoral degrees in the department with over 400 additional Ph.D. candidates in other basic science departments of the School of Medicine.
MBG Faculty in Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences Graduate Program
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T.C. Jenkins Graduate Program-Biophysics
T.C. Jenkins Graduate Program Biophysics
MBG Faculty in T.C. Jenkins Graduate Program-Biophysics Graduate Program
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Institute in Multiscale Modeling of Biological Interactions
The IMMBI offers a rigorous training program leading to the Ph.D. degree in the fields of the participating faculty. This program combines carefully chosen and designed courses, intensive computational and experimental research, and a collaborative environment meant to foster bridges between different laboratories. The program is truly inter-divisional and inter-institutional. At Johns Hopkins, it is staffed by 14 faculty members from nine departments and it spans the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
MBG Faculty in Institute in Multiscale Modeling of Biological Interactions Graduate Program
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MD/Ph.D Program
The mission of the combined MD/PhD programis to train medical scientists for positions in academic medicine. At least 10% of each Johns Hopkins Medical School class pursues the combined degree that includes both the standard medical school curriculum and graduate training through one of the basic science departments. Four of the Molecular Biology and Genetics faculty hold the combined degree and the department has trained over 20 MD/PhD students in the past ten years. Incoming MD/PhD students are encouraged to contact Molecular Biology and Genetics faculty members for information about research opportunities.

MD Program
The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is deeply involved in the pre-clinical education of medical students. Our faculty participate as lecturers and small group leaders in first year courses covering basic topics in molecular biology, genetics, and developmental biology. The medical school curriculum also provides opportunities for students to pursue research and the Department encourages students to inquire about research opportunities.

Postdoctoral Studies
The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics has an outstanding record of preparing postdoctoral fellows for independent research. Our trainees hold faculty positions in the top academic medical centers and universities. In addition to state of the art research training, postdoctoral fellows have access to all university courses. Currently there are 41 postdoctoral fellows in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. These fellows are supported by grants and through competitive awards including Jane Coffin Childs, Helen Hay Whitney and the Damon Runyon Foundations.