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Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Studying life. Improving health.
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers unique training experiences that develop biomedical scientists, educators, and innovators whose leadership will change the world.
Embedded in a top academic medical center, you’ll experience research opportunities unlike anywhere else — generating new knowledge and forever changing the face of science and medicine.
With unique programming to support students, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is a national destination for research training of students from backgrounds underrepresented in science.
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Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers world-class graduate education leading to Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. degrees, as well as master's degree programs for Mayo Clinic residents and fellows.
We also offer a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship that introduces aspiring scientists to the world of biomedical research, along with other training opportunities for developing scientists.
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Join a community where expert mentorship, academic inquiry, and scientific discovery come together to help you achieve your highest scientific career goals.
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14%
of students participate in invention disclosures
19%
underrepresented students, including first-generation college students, in our incoming classes on average since 2010
30%
international students in our incoming classes on average since 2010
When you train with us, your career goals define success. We individualize educational programs to ensure that our graduates are equipped to become scientific leaders in research, industry, government policy, teaching, and a range of other professions of their choosing. We enable students to select research topics that fuel their creative passions.
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Explore our campuses and communities
Three world-class locations with diverse patient populations and research opportunities. Pick sunny, snowy, or both.
Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester offers four seasons of recreation and is full of energy and advancement. Students enjoy the green space, variety of activities, family-friendly quality of life, and the nearby Twin Cities.
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Phoenix, Arizona
Under sunny skies for 300+ days a year, students take advantage of a great foodie scene, nightlife, live music, and extensive outdoor activities within a major metro area.
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Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida. When students aren’t studying, they’re enjoying the vibrant art scene, jazz festivals, sports and recreation options, and 20+ miles of beaches.
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What's happening at our school
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Shaping the future of breast cancer care at Mayo Clinic: One trainee at a time
November 10, 2025
Across the schools of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, programs are training future leaders in approaches that address the breast cancer journey, from the first moment of screening to the years after a diagnosis.
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Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences hosts 36th Annual Student Research Symposium
October 29, 2025
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Graduate Student Association held the 36th annual Student Research Symposium and Distinguished Findling Lecture in early October. The event featured more than 250 poster presentations and scientific talks by Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. students from all Mayo campuses.
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Mayo Clinic researchers find protection for cells typically destroyed in type 1 diabetes
September 5, 2025
Scientific breakthroughs in one disease don't always shed light on treating other diseases. But that's been the surprising journey of one Mayo Clinic research team.
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Mirroring success at Mayo Clinic through mentorship: The sky's the limit
August 1, 2025
Every day at Mayo Clinic, mentors step up to this challenge — helping to inspire and empower the next generation of researchers. In this article series, Mayo Clinic mentees and their mentors testify to the power of mentorship.
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Mirroring success at Mayo Clinic through mentorship: Collaboration to tackle complex disease
July 11, 2025
Every day at Mayo Clinic, mentors step up to this challenge — helping to inspire and empower the next generation of researchers. In this article series, Mayo Clinic mentees and their mentors testify to the power of mentorship.
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Mirroring success at Mayo Clinic through mentorship: A new direction
June 25, 2025
Every day at Mayo Clinic, mentors step up to this challenge — helping to inspire and empower the next generation of researchers. In this article series, Mayo Clinic mentees and their mentors testify to the power of mentorship.
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Commencement 2025: Graduating the next generation of healthcare leaders
May 21, 2025
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Science celebrated the graduation of M.D. and Ph.D. students across Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota. Commencement ceremonies were held May 12-16 and featured faculty, alumni, and student speakers.
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Graduate student research at Mayo Clinic pushes discoveries toward clinical trials
May 15, 2025
Learn about how graduate student research is advancing clinical trials at Mayo Clinic. Three Ph.D. students, including two graduating this May, share their research stories.
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2025 Commencement: Dates, speakers, and more
May 1, 2025
Commencement ceremonies are quickly approaching for M.D. and Ph.D. students across our three Mayo Clinic campuses. Learn more about event dates, speakers, how you can watch live, and more.
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2024 Graduate Student Research Symposium: Recap, awards, and highlights
November 1, 2024
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, in collaboration with the Graduate Student Association, held the 2024 Student Research Symposium in September to recognize ongoing research at Mayo Clinic. It was the 35th annual symposium.
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Jwan Naser, M.B.B.S.: Recipient of the 2024 Alumni Association Award for Research
October 30, 2024
Jwan Naser, M.B.B.S. received the 2024 Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Donald C. Balfour Award for Meritorious Research. Balfour Award nominees are residents or fellows on any Mayo Clinic campus who have or recently completed a clinical appointment in medical and laboratory specialties, surgery and surgical specialties, or internal medicine and medical specialties.
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Welcome new 2024 class of Ph.D. candidates in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
August 15, 2024
This summer, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences welcomed its latest class of Ph.D. candidates. The students — from across the country and the world — are now beginning their training on Mayo's campuses in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota.
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Mayo Clinic graduate student's story: Demystifying my diagnosis of autism
July 25, 2024
After learning about her condition, Mayo Clinic graduate student Lizz Cervantes addressed her educational needs — and chose her research focus. Here is her story.
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Inspired by a father’s experience: Four sisters pursue healthcare careers at Mayo Clinic
June 18, 2024
Growing up, the Bardwell sisters had front-row seats to the healthcare system. Their father was paralyzed in a construction accident. After witnessing the important role his care teams played in his life, each of the sisters decided to pursue a career in healthcare.
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Ph.D. graduates share experience tackling heart disease research in Mayo Clinic laboratories
June 4, 2024
Damian Di Florio, Ph.D. and Danielle Beetler, Ph.D., 2024 graduates of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, share their experiences in translational research as members of a cardiovascular disease lab at Mayo Clinic.
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The future is now: Graduates awarded M.D., master’s, Ph.D. degrees at Mayo Clinic commencement
May 23, 2024
Over the past week, Mayo Clinic celebrated the achievements of new physicians and scientists at graduation ceremonies in Florida, Arizona and Minnesota.
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Zack Aibaidula: Reflecting on the journey from shepherd to neurosurgeon-scientist
May 15, 2024
When Abudumijiti (Zack) Aibaidula walks across the stage to receive his Ph.D. at Mayo Clinic's commencement ceremony, he will mark the next stage in a remarkable educational journey. He shares his story and deep gratitude to Mayo Clinic and the mentors who have helped shape his career.
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Joanina Gicobi, Ph.D.: Making discoveries in immunology and cancer
May 8, 2024
As Joanina Gicobi, Ph.D., nears the end of her research education and graduates this May, she shares her research journey, lessons she learned along the way, and hopes for the future.
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2024 Commencement announced: Dates, speakers, and more
May 1, 2024
Commencement ceremonies are quickly approaching for M.D. and Ph.D. students across our three Mayo Clinic campuses. Learn more about event dates, times, speakers, and more.
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Women's History Month: Graduate school leader shares perspective on women in science
March 8, 2024
During Women's History Month this March and in honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, we share the perspective of women leaders at Mayo Clinic on the challenges some women face in scientific careers. Evette Radisky, Ph.D., associate dean of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Florida, and professor of cancer biology and pharmacology, gives her experiences.
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Black History Month: Ph.D. student shares story of belonging at Mayo Clinic
February 19, 2024
During Black History Month, Black learners share their experiences of empathy, support, and belonging at Mayo Clinic. This story features Taylor Andrews, a predoctoral student at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
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Phase Transitions: Exploring a new approach to treating heart disease
January 22, 2024
"Phase Transitions" is a series in which students who are near the end of their Ph.D. training at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences talk about their research journeys, lessons learned and hopes for the future.
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Ph.D. candidate shares a passion for biomedical engineering with young students
January 3, 2024
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. candidate Katy Lydon recently won a $5,000 prize through a National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering contest aimed at introducing biomedical engineering concepts to middle schoolers.
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Graduate Student Research Symposium celebrates research at Mayo Clinic
October 2, 2023
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, in collaboration with the Graduate Student Association, held the 2023 Student Research Symposium on September 8 to recognize ongoing research at Mayo Clinic.
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Phase transitions: Ph.D. students advance cancer research
September 1, 2023
In this article series, students who are near the end of their Ph.D. training at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences talk about their research journeys, lessons learned, and hopes for the future.
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The origins of Mayo Clinic’s M.D.-Ph.D. program in the words of our early leaders, students
August 21, 2023
Leaders and students from the early years of Mayo's M.D.-Ph.D. program share their recollections on the program in its infancy and how it grew to become a respected program despite some early and unexpected roadblocks.
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High school and college students engage with Mayo Clinic through summer programs
July 18, 2023
Summertime is ideal for exploring possible life paths. During the summer, Mayo Clinic offers multiple pathway programs for high school and college students interested in various types of careers in biomedical research, medicine, and health sciences.
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Phase transitions: Ph.D. students advance research through community engagement and DNA-based tools
June 16, 2023
In this article series, students who are near the end of their Ph.D. training at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences talk about their research journeys, lessons learned, and hopes for the future.
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Musical written by Ph.D. student sings the praises of nurses
June 9, 2023
"Broadway Nurse: A Musical Reading," written and composed by Ph.D. student Sam Buchl, traces the story of two people who have followed their dreams while being of service to others.
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Phase transitions: Ph.D. students explore real-time seizure detection and antibiotic resistance
June 2, 2023
In this article series, students who are near the end of their Ph.D. training at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences talk about their research journeys, lessons learned, and hopes for the future.
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Commencement 2023 comes to a close with ceremonies in Arizona and Minnesota
May 22, 2023
Mayo Clinic's commencement celebrations came to a close this May with the final ceremony in Rochester after ceremonies in Arizona and Florida were held earlier in the month. We wish congratulations and best of luck to all of the graduates.
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As commencement approaches, Ph.D. graduates share the path to their degree
May 12, 2023
This article series features the work of graduate students as they near the end of their Ph.D. training at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Students share their research journeys, lessons they learned along the way, and their hopes for the future.
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Details announced for Mayo Clinic class of 2023 commencement ceremonies
May 8, 2023
Commencement 2023 at Mayo Clinic celebrates graduating medical students from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine (Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota) and graduating Ph.D. students from Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Minnesota). Learn more about ceremony details, speakers, and how you can tune in live.
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Women's History Month: Recognizing women leaders and mentors at Mayo Clinic
March 31, 2023
Women pioneers of medicine helped shape Mayo Clinic in its early years and today, women leaders across departments and specialties are shaping Mayo Clinic's future and the future of medicine. Learn more about these amazing women as we end Women's History Month this March.
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Physician scientist-in-training studies the route from well-being to being well
December 29, 2022
Throughout her training to become an M.D.-Ph.D. physician-scientist, Catherine “Kit” Knier has been interested in wide-ranging approaches that improve health. But during the Ph.D. component of her education in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, her research turned to an unexpected topic: a scientific study of happiness and resilience.
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Graduate students celebrate journey to becoming a scientist at Mayo Clinic Student Research Symposium
September 28, 2022
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences brought together more than 300 students from across the organization in early September for its annual Student Research Symposium.
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Student researcher teaches biomedical community about blindness – and life
September 19, 2022
Charlotte Brown has been visually impaired since birth and blind since age 14. As a scientist-in-training, she faces her research goals with the same approach as all the other activities she loves to do. "I run on a full tank of stubbornness, always," she says.
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Mayo Clinic Summer Research Fellowship: A summer of exploration and lifelong takeaways
August 23, 2022
Curious about what it's like to work in a basic science lab, Yak Nak, a first-year medical student at the University of Missouri-Columbia, signed on to be part of Mayo Clinic's Summer Research Fellowship.
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Discovery science contest winners in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
July 7, 2022
Across Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, discovery science thrives. To showcase this rich ecosystem of labs, clinical collaborations, technologies, and classes, the Center for Biomedical Discovery invited students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates to share their enthusiasm for discovery science in words and images. Learn about the contest winners.
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Mayo Clinic students help take research beyond the lab and into space
May 31, 2022
On Friday, April 8, the first all-civilian flight to the International Space Station lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Mayo Clinic research was on board this historic mission to space. Larry Connor, a Mayo Clinic benefactor and CEO of The Connor Group, made history as he piloted the flight. He and his crew took part in research projects for Mayo Clinic during the 10-day Axiom Space flight.
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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science to celebrate historic commencement with joint ceremony
May 20, 2022
Mayo Clinic is celebrating the next generation of physicians and scientists. In a joint ceremony on Sunday, May 22, students will receive degrees conferred by Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
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2022 Ph.D. graduate looks ahead to a promising research career
May 17, 2022
Lee Peyton, Ph.D., wanted to become a scientist since he was a kid watching Bill Nye the Science Guy conduct experiments on TV. But when he first set foot on a Mayo Clinic campus, fresh from college with a microbiology degree, Dr. Peyton had no vision of the type of research career he wanted. Read his story as he prepares to graduate from Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences on Sunday, May 22.
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From pediatric patient to promising researcher: Ph.D. student in regenerative sciences
January 3, 2022
When Delaney Liskey was 11, a mysterious temporary loss of eyesight triggered what would become a vision for patient-driven research that integrates personal experience and scientific inquiry. Thirteen years later, Liskey is part of the inaugural class of the Regenerative Sciences Ph.D. track in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
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Mayo Clinic graduate students tackle research on obesity and fatty liver disease
September 16, 2021
Destiny Schultz earned her undergraduate degree in biochemistry at the University of Minnesota. Scott Johnson earned his in biology and chemistry at Concordia University in Nebraska. Now, as students in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences both are benefiting from a training grant that directly links research to patient care.
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Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences celebrates students at 2021 commencement
September 13, 2021
On Saturday, Sept. 11, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences held its first independent commencement in honor of 2020 and 2021 graduates. Until this year, its Ph.D. students shared a commencement with M.D. graduates from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. This year's event was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Recent Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences alumni led to public service
September 7, 2021
As students prepare to graduate from Mayo Clinic School of Biomedical Sciences on Saturday, Sept., 11, 2021, we share the experiences of recent graduates as they reflect on the impact that medical research has on society and how their training led them to public service.
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Speakers announced for Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences commencement on Sept. 11, 2021
August 31, 2021
Anthony Fauci, M.D., and Franklyn Prendergast, M.D., Ph.D., are to be keynote speakers at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences commencement, which will be held virtually on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
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College of Medicine and Science recognizes outstanding educators, students, and fellows
July 23, 2021
See who won Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science's 2021 awards for outstanding educators, students, residents, and fellows.
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Mayo Clinic M.D.-Ph.D. Program graduate charts a career path blending science with patient care
July 20, 2021
It was a day 10 years in the making for Jacqueline Zayas. On a Sunday afternoon in late May, surrounded by classmates and a contingent of her loved ones, Dr. Zayas officially earned her medical degree as part of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine’s class of 2021.
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Meet my research: Lindy Pence
May 19, 2021
The 'Meet My Research' series aims to showcase the research our students are involved with and the labs where they work. Join us as we go into the lab, introduce you to some of our learners, and interview them about what they're up to with their research and experience at Mayo Clinic!
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Mayo Clinic student named one of thirty 2021 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellows
May 17, 2021
Nazanin Yeganeh Kazemi, an M.D./Ph.D. student in the Immunology track at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, was named a 2021 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow. This prestigious award is given to just 30 immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate education in the U.S.
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Awards recognize outstanding fellows, residents in Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
April 15, 2021
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education has announced the 2020 recipients of the Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award and the Barbara Bush Distinguished Fellowship Award.
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Meet my research: Joana Efua Aggrey Fynn
April 8, 2021
The 'Meet My Research' series aims to showcase the research our students are involved with and the labs where they work. Join us as we go into the lab, introduce you to some of our learners, and interview them about what they're up to with their research and experience at Mayo Clinic!
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Meet my research: Ismail Can
April 8, 2021
The 'Meet My Research' series aims to showcase the research our students are involved with and the labs where they work. Join us as we go into the lab, introduce you to some of our learners, and interview them about what they're up to with their research and experience at Mayo Clinic!
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Meet my research: Luz Milbeth Cumba Garcia
April 8, 2021
The 'Meet My Research' series aims to showcase the research our students are involved with and the labs where they work. Join us as we go into the lab, introduce you to some of our learners, and interview them about what they're up to with their research and experience at Mayo Clinic!
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Meet my research: Taylor Weiskittel
April 8, 2021
The 'Meet My Research' series aims to showcase the research our students are involved with and the labs where they work. Join us as we go into the lab, introduce you to some of our learners, and interview them about what they're up to with their research and experience at Mayo Clinic!
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Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to hold virtual information sessions
February 12, 2021
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will host virtual information sessions from now through April for prospective students interested in pursuing a career in the biomedical sciences.
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Alumni story: Heba Abseh, HTL(ASCP)
February 10, 2021
Meet the alumni of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. This series aims to showcase where our students go after graduation, their accomplishments, and how they use their education to make an impact in their communities!
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Regenerative sciences students show resilience despite research disruptions due to COVID-19
December 13, 2020
Adjusting to the many challenges of a global pandemic is one lesson regenerative sciences students didn’t expect to learn while training at Mayo Clinic this year.

However, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted plans and made classes transition to an online format, our students developed patience, persistence, flexibility, and, most of all, resilience. Three regenerative sciences students share how they were able to turn adversity into opportunity.
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Reflecting back and looking forward: Mayo Clinic graduates are ready to shape the future of medicine
August 17, 2020
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science graduates Dr. Somaira Nowsheen, Dr. Rosalie Sterner, and Sinibaldo Rafael Romero Arocha are poised to succeed among the next generation of biomedical researchers.
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Federal funding for diversity training program renewed
March 19, 2020
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences announced this month that the competitive grant renewal proposal for its Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) will receive five years of funding through the National Institute of Health (NIH)
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"I have a vision of working at a global scale"
March 12, 2020
Essa Mohamed, Ph.D., plays a dual role as scientist and advocate trying to uncover and overcome the factors behind the disparity in liver disease in the United States and elsewhere.
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Graduate student spreads happiness to future classmates
March 3, 2020
Emma Goddery now participates in the interview process for Ph.D. candidates. She has come full circle, becoming one of the students who made such an impact on her three years ago.
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Breaking barriers for LGBTI students across Mayo Clinic
January 10, 2020
Mayo Clinic students are leading the charge to break barriers for other LGBTI students, and to make sure they feel accepted and included while pursuing their studies at Mayo Clinic.
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Florida doctoral student receives Sage Bionetworks’ Young Investigator Award
June 25, 2019
Sierra Walker has received the Sage Bionetworks’ 2019 Young Investigator Award. This award is given to early career individuals making an impact in their fields.
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Alumna slated to be next president of American Medical Women's Association
June 24, 2019
Congratulations to alumna Nicole P. Sandhu, M.D., Ph.D., who was installed as president-elect of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA).
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SURF fellows kick off 10 weeks of research
May 28, 2019
Today marks the day 157 college students begin a 10-week research program known as the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). Fellows will spend the summer immersed in a research lab where they conduct a small research project or work on part of an ongoing research investigation.
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Stephen Ekker, Ph.D., named new dean of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
May 23, 2019
Stephen Ekker, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been chosen as the dean of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
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Brainwaves: Getting elementary kids psyched for science
May 1, 2019
You may expect to see Ph.D. and M.D. students working in the lab, studying from behemoth-sized textbooks, or working with patients, and not in local elementary schools, but that’s where several Ph.D. and M.D. students have been spending their time as part of the neuroscience education outreach program, Brainwaves.
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Peep this: Stephanie Anguiano-Zarate’s science-themed Peeps diorama
April 19, 2019
Stephanie Anguiano-Zarate, a Clinical and Translational Science track student, created an entry for the Open Notebook’s science-themed Peeps diorama contest depicting her thesis project and won.
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Florida students share a pick-me-up at first wellness event
March 20, 2019
Jannifer Lee and Lindy Pence, Florida Graduate Student Association (GSA) reps, had been considering how to prevent burnout and to address poor mental health among grad students. With that goal in mind, they sought to plan an event that would give students a break from their lab and school activities for an afternoon during the workweek.
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How PREP can prep you for graduate school
March 15, 2019
We took a few moments to talk with Luz Cumba-Garcia, a third-year Immunology Ph.D. student, who is an alumna of our Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). We wanted to hear what she learned from PREP and how it prepared her for earning her Ph.D. at Mayo Clinic.
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Mayo Clinic Doctoral Students Awarded Competitive Career Development Internship to AAAS Workshop
February 15, 2019
Three doctoral students from Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tyler Bussian, Nazanin Yeganeh Kazemi, and Lindy Pence, are the recipients of a highly competitive Career Development Internship (CDI).
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