Medicinal Chemistry is a discipline on the Edwardsville campus that encompasses organic chemistry and computational chemistry (molecular modeling) in order to design compounds with therapeutic potential. Students become experts in carrying out synthetic schemes and gaining a deeper understanding of biochemical pathways pertaining to their research project. Computational chemistry sits at the intersection of chemistry, biology and computer science. It aims to rationally design new chemical structures as potential medicines by visualizing how they bind the receptors or as improvements of

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology research strives to uncover fundamental biochemical and molecular mechanisms of cellular processes and disease. The Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Concentration offers MS and PhD degrees on the Carbondale campus. Students with graduate degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology are in demand in many occupational areas. Many of our graduates are employed by pharmaceutical or biotechnology firms. Several PhD graduates continue to advanced academic training as postdoctoral fellows or can expect to be employed by pharmaceutical, chemical biochemical or

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Welcome to the Concentration in Cell Biology, Immunology & Cancer Biology at SIU School of Medicine. Our faculty, graduate students and medical students conduct innovative research in the areas of cancer biology; therapeutic targeting; tumor immunology; stem cell biology and lineage differentiation; as well as tumor vascular and lymphatic biology. The Simmons Cancer Institute is a focal point for scientists in this concentration, fostering translation of research discoveries from the laboratory to clinic. Students in this concentration will be involved in discovery-based, forward-thinking

The Microbiology Concentration offers both a Master of Science (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The faculty that participate in this Concentration are in the Microbiology Program of the School of Biological Sciences within the College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences on the Carbondale campus. The Concentration is research-based and provides hands-on experience in the areas of bacteriology, immunology, pathogenesis, microbial physiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, environmental microbiology, and symbioses.

The Anatomy & Neurobiology (A&N) Concentration is located on the SIU campus in Carbondale . Our faculty investigate a broad variety of research areas, offering opportunities for advanced training in human anatomy, histology, cell biology, neuroscience and neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology, including neurophysiology of behavior. A MS or PhD degree from the A&N Concentration prepares students for careers in education, academic or health industry research, or for further education in a health professional program.

Researchers in the MBBS Molecular & Integrative Physiology Concentration strive to improve understanding of the function of molecules, cells, tissues and organisms with an emphasis on their relation to human biology and medicine. Students will use sophisticated cell, molecular and integrative approaches to address research problems in mammalian physiology, vascular physiology, cell physiology, molecular biology, molecular endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, behavioral neuroscience, molecular neuroscience, molecular physiology in sensory organs, reproductive biology, reproductive endocrinology

The Pharmacology & Neuroscience Concentration located on the SIU School of Medicine campus in Springfield , offers advanced coursework and an intensive research experience leading to a PhD or thesis MS degree for those seeking careers in academia, industry, government and/or administration. A preference is given to those seeking a PhD. Areas of research include sensory processing, motor processing, circadian biology, neurodevelopmental disorders, pain, epilepsy, cancer, muscle physiology, memory, and drug addiction. While training depends on chosen areas of research, there are opportunities to

The Interdisciplinary Rotation is designed for students who have not decided which field of study they want to pursue for their graduate degree. This option allows high-achieving students the opportunity to explore multiple areas of research before choosing a Concentration to purse a thesis MS or PhD degree. In the application, students can select the Carbondale campus for the Anatomy & Neurobiology; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Microbiology and Molecular & Integrative Physiology Concentrations or the Springfield campus for the Cell Biology, Immunology & Cancer Biology and Pharmacology &

The MBBS Graduate Program offers financial assistance to graduate students through assistantships that include a stipend and a tuition waiver. Research assistantships are the most common, but some Concentrations offer Teaching assistantships. SIU also awards Fellowships on a competitive basis. Financial assistance depends on availability, the student’s qualifications and their academic status. Continued financial support is contingent upon the student’s satisfactory progress toward the degree and good academic standing. The non-thesis MS degrees in Biomedical Science and Pharmacology &