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Biochemistry

The doctoral program in biochemistry at the CUNY Graduate Center offers students a wide range of research opportunities and the mentorship of renowned faculty.
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The doctoral program in biochemistry at the CUNY Graduate Center offers students a wide range of research opportunities and the mentorship of renowned faculty.

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Degree Offered

Ph.D. in Biochemistry

Full-time

Admissions Deadlines

January 1 for fall enrollment
(No spring enrollment)

Contact

Biochemistry

+1 212-817-8085 biochemistry@gc.cuny.edu

Upcoming Event

Live Performance: "The Half-Life of Marie Curie"

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

5:00 pm — 7:15 pm

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Upcoming Event

Live Performance: "The Half-Life of Marie Curie"

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

5:00 pm — 7:15 pm

Students in the Ph.D. in Biochemistry benefit from a graduate program that is dedicated to their needs and that encompasses the remarkable faculty and facilities of the senior colleges of CUNY, the nation’s largest urban public university.

The science of biochemistry draws from fundamental chemical theory and research techniques to explore problems in biology. Graduate Center students participate in research early in their graduate careers and participate in a dynamic seminar and colloquium program.

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The Best of CUNY

The Ph.D. in Biochemistry draws exceptional faculty from CUNY’s senior colleges and provides access to labs and teaching opportunities on these 8 campuses located in all boroughs of New York City.

Exceptional Faculty
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At the Center of Research in NYC

CUNY is an integral member of the New York metropolitan area research environment, one of the most dynamic and diverse research clusters in the world. Our faculty collaborate with scientists and conduct research at leading institutions across the city, including CUNY’s own Advanced Science Research Center. Our students also have the opportunity to take elective courses at other NYC area graduate institutions such as Columbia and Princeton through the Interuniversity Doctoral Consortium.

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Fund Your Education

The Biochemistry program works actively to match students with appropriate sources of financial support. Incoming Ph.D. students receive CUNY Science Scholarships with guaranteed stipend and tuition waiver for five-years, and all students can pursue additional fellowships, grants, and awards to help defray the costs associated with their research or other academic activities, including the Doctoral Student Research Grant and funding opportunities for students from underrepresented groups.

Fellowships, Grants, and Awards

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Sep 13, 2022

Biophysical Society Honors Kevin Gardner With 2023 Award for the Biophysics of Health and Disease

Professor Kevin H. Gardner is the recipient of the Biophysical Society 2023 Award for the Biophysics of Health and Disease. Gardner is recognized for his development and application of magnetic resonance methodology to elucidate how the mechanism and regulation of molecular switches, leading to the development of PAS domain inhibitors for cancer therapies and the exceptional translation of this understanding to the development of an effective cancer drug. Read the ASRC news post.

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Biochemistry Spotlights

Our Sciences Spotlight series profiles students, faculty, and alumni associated with GC Sciences programs. Learn about our community:

Samantha Delaney - Biochemistry student

Student: Samantha Delaney

The Biochemistry Ph.D. student received a prestigious National Cancer Institute fellowship for her research on colorectal cancer tumors.

Professor Andrew Wolfe - Biochemistry, Biology

Faculty: Andrew Wolfe

A biochemist seeks more effective and equitable ways to treat lung, pancreatic, and colon cancers.

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Alumni: Brian Olson

Olson, an innovative educator, is pursuing his dream career at the County College of Morris.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Live Performance: "The Half-Life of Marie Curie"

The G-RISE program together with the CUNY NanoBioNYC and CUNY Ph.D. Program in Chemistry will sponsor a staged reading of a play entitled, “The Half-Life of Marie Curie" a science-inflected play by Lauren Gunderson.

5:00 pm — 7:15 pm

1218: Segal Theatre

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Community Highlights

Students and faculty in the biochemistry program participate in a range of research activities, conferences, seminars, and other events throughout the year. See some of our favorite highlights below!