Biological & Biomedical Sciences at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Cancer The Graduate Program in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (BBS) A dynamic atmosphere that bridges basic, translational, and clinical approaches to scientific research • Nationally and internationally-renowned faculty & diverse faculty collaborations • Unique research programs, curricula, and special committees best suited to your interests, talents, and future goals • Access to world-class university facilities • Flexible curriculum
Medical Genetics & Genomics
• Close-knit research community
Professional & Intellectual Development Providing you with an individualized path • Exploration of research opportunities during the first academic year via three laboratory rotations with any BBS program faculty • Teaching experience as a teaching assistant for one semester, with further training available through Cornell’s Center for Teaching Excellence • Opportunities to interact with faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) in New York City through the Cornell University Linkage Program (CUGL)
Infection & Immunity
• Commitment to professional development and networking
BBSQuick Facts Number of Students in BBS: 140 • New Students Per Year in BBS: 20 Faculty in BBS Fields: ~ 170 • 2011-12 BBS Stipend level: $29,648 Extramural Funds (FY 2010) at CVM: ~ $56M Average Time to Program Completion: 5.1 years
Reproductive Physiology
BBS Facilities & Centers Life Sciences Core Laboratory Center • Center for Reproductive Genomics Center for Vertebrate Genomics • Core Transgenic Mouse Facility Computational Biology Service Unit • Flow Cytometry Core Laboratory Immunopathology Research & Development Laboratory
Financial & Community Support Equipping you to succeed
Cardiovascular Biology
• Generous five-year funding package: full tuition scholarship, student health insurance, and a living stipend • Twelve-month stipend rate: $29,648 • Varied and numerous graduate student activities, resources, and support services available
Cornell University “An institution where any person can find instruction in any study.” (Ezra Cornell) • Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White with the goal of being a university open to all students, regardless of sex, race, religion, nationality, or ability to pay • Home to the New Life Sciences Initiative, a $650 million investment to promote scientific research
Neuroscience Ithaca, NY One of America’s most livable small cities • A scenic small town in the New York Finger Lakes • Breathtaking forests, gorges, and waterfalls • Within reach of cities like Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo and connected to New York City via the Campus-toCampus bus • Robust local theaters, seasonal farmer’s market, more restaurants per capita than New York City, and above all, a peaceful living atmosphere
BBSApply Applications are due December 1st for admission the following Fall. For full application guidelines and to learn more about becoming part of BBS, please visit: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/oge or contact us at graduate_edcvm@cornell.edu