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<div><h2>Studying life. Improving health.</h2> <p>Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers unique training experiences that develop biomedical scientists, educators, and innovators whose leadership will change the world.</p> <p>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.</p></div> </div> </section><section class="fifty-fifty image-left text-left white " aria-label="Ph.D. Program"> <span id="d.en.27253"></span> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x720/filters:quality(75)/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/biomedical-research-training/biomedical-research-3769482-0016-fifty.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic Ph.D. Program student pipetting specimen in research laboratory"> </figure> <article > <h3>Ph.D. Program</h3> <p>Find an environment of academic inquiry and scientific discovery, combined with intellectual and technological resources designed to help you achieve your highest scientific career goals. Choose from eight specialty tracks.</p> <a href="/academics/biomedical-research-training/phd-program/" class="button">Explore our Ph.D. Program</a> </article> </section><section class="fifty-fifty image-left text-left white " aria-label="M.D.-Ph.D. Program"> <span id="d.en.23777"></span> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x720/filters:quality(75)/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/biomedical-research-training/MD-PhD-program-3248511-0056-fifty.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic medical student and faculty members reviewing brain anatomy"> </figure> <article > <h3>M.D.-Ph.D. Program</h3> <p>Train as a physician-scientist who excels both at the bedside and in the laboratory. Collaborate with our 270+ scientific faculty on basic, translational, clinical, and epidemiological research.</p> <a href="/academics/biomedical-research-training/medical-scientist-training-program-md-phd/" class="button">Explore our M.D.-Ph.D. Program</a> </article> </section><section class="fifty-fifty image-left text-left white " aria-label="Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)"> <span id="d.en.27254"></span> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x720/filters:quality(75)/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/biomedical-research-training/biomedical-research-surf-3776302-0001-fifty.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic SURF student pipetting specimen in research laboratory"> </figure> <article > <h3>Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)</h3> <p>Immerse yourself in a research lab and work alongside established scientists to build your skills in this summer-long program for college students considering biomedical research careers.</p> <a href="/academics/biomedical-research-training/summer-undergraduate-research-fellowship-surf/" class="button">Explore our SURF Program</a> </article> </section><section class="tile-container grid-images "><a href="/academics/biomedical-research-training/programs/" class="tile color-tile blue double-width "><div class="tile-content has-icon"><span class="icon"><img src="/media/mccms/content-assets/icons/Icon-Programs.svg" alt="Programs icon"></span><h3>See all our programs</h3><p>Explore all the educational opportunities at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.</p></div> </a><a href="/academics/biomedical-research-training/admissions-and-benefits/" class="tile color-tile gray "><div class="tile-content has-icon"><span class="icon"><img src="/media/mccms/content-assets/icons/Icon-Admissions.svg" alt="Admissions icon"></span><h3>Admissions and benefits</h3><p>Find admissions requirements, application processes, and benefit details for our programs.</p></div> </a></section><section class="tile-container grid-images slider"><div class="no-link tile tile-stat "><div class="tile-content"><div class="tile-stat__stat">10%</div><p class="tile-stat__info">of students participate in invention disclosures</p></div></div><div class="no-link tile tile-stat white"><div class="tile-content"><div class="tile-stat__stat">25+</div><p class="tile-stat__info">years of continuous NIH funding recognition as a national destination for research training of students from backgrounds underrepresented in science</p></div></div><div class="no-link tile tile-stat "><div class="tile-content"><div class="tile-stat__stat">30%</div><p class="tile-stat__info">international students in our incoming classes on average since 2010</p></div></div><div class="no-link tile tile-stat white"><div class="tile-content"><div class="tile-stat__stat">19%</div><p class="tile-stat__info">underrepresented students, including first-generation college students, in our incoming classes on average since 2010</p></div></div></section><section class="container faculty-rg-profile-slider"> <span id="d.en.23787"></span> <h2>Explore our campuses and communities</h2> <p class="groupdesc">Three world-class locations with diverse patient populations and research opportunities. Pick sunny, snowy, or both.</p> <div class="faculty-rg-feature__profiles"><a href="/campus-and-community/minnesota/" class="card"> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mayo-clinic-minnesota-MEYR6203-card.jpg" alt="Rochester, Minnesota"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <h3>Rochester, Minnesota</h3> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Explore Rochester</span> </div> </a><a href="/campus-and-community/arizona/" class="card"> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mayo-clinic-arizona-3180811-0001-card.jpg" alt="Phoenix, Arizona"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <h3>Phoenix, Arizona</h3> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Explore Phoenix</span> </div> </a><a href="/campus-and-community/florida/" class="card"> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mayo-clinic-florida-jax-davis-bldg-card.jpg" alt="Jacksonville, Florida"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <h3>Jacksonville, Florida</h3> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Explore Jacksonville</span> </div> </a> </div> </section><section class="container faculty-rg-profile-slider"> <h2 class="faculty-rg-feature__heading news-feature__heading">What's happening at our school</h2> <div class="faculty-rg-feature__profiles"> <a href="/about/news/news-archive/2024-graduate-student-research-symposium-recap-awards-and-highlights/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/aug-oct-2024/720X480_2024-Student-Research-Symposium-posters-WF4950894_0077-(1).jpg" alt="2024 Graduate Student Research Symposium: Recap, awards, and highlights"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Featured, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>2024 Graduate Student Research Symposium: Recap, awards, and highlights</h3> <span class="date">November 1, 2024</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/jwan-naser-mbbs-recipient-of-the-2024-alumni-association-award-for-research/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/128x0:896x512/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/aug-oct-2024/1024X512-Jwan-Naser,-M.B.B.S.-Alumni-Association-Award-for-Research-WF4150556_0053.jpg" alt="Jwan Naser, M.B.B.S.: Recipient of the 2024 Alumni Association Award for Research"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Alumni, Featured, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Jwan Naser, M.B.B.S.: Recipient of the 2024 Alumni Association Award for Research</h3> <span class="date">October 30, 2024</span> <p>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. </p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/welcome-new-2024-class-of-phd-candidates-in-mayo-clinic-graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/february-2020/student-research-720-x-480-3795795_0019.jpg" alt="Welcome new 2024 class of Ph.D. candidates in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Welcome new 2024 class of Ph.D. candidates in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</h3> <span class="date">August 15, 2024</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mayo-clinic-graduate-students-story-demystifying-my-diagnosis-of-autism/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-july-2024/720X480-Lizz-Cervantes-WF1287093_0025.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic graduate student's story: Demystifying my diagnosis of autism"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Mayo Clinic graduate student's story: Demystifying my diagnosis of autism</h3> <span class="date">July 25, 2024</span> <p>After learning about her condition, Mayo Clinic graduate student Lizz Cervantes addressed her educational needs — and chose her research focus. Here is her story.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/inspired-by-a-fathers-experience-four-sisters-pursue-healthcare-careers-at-mayo-clinic/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-july-2024/720X480_Bardwells-family-father-daughters-Mayo-employees.jpg" alt="Inspired by a father’s experience: Four sisters pursue healthcare careers at Mayo Clinic"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences</span> <h3>Inspired by a father’s experience: Four sisters pursue healthcare careers at Mayo Clinic</h3> <span class="date">June 18, 2024</span> <p>Growing up, the Bardwell sisters — Hannah, Lydia, Abby, and Birdie — 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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/phd-graduates-share-experience-tackling-heart-disease-research-in-mayo-clinic-laboratories/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-july-2024/720X480_Translational-Cardiovascular-Disease-Research-1590578_3838234_0032.jpg" alt="Ph.D. graduates share experience tackling heart disease research in Mayo Clinic laboratories"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Ph.D. graduates share experience tackling heart disease research in Mayo Clinic laboratories</h3> <span class="date">June 4, 2024</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/the-future-is-now-graduates-awarded-md-masters-phd-degrees-at-mayo-clinic-commencement/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/college-profile/commencement/720X480_FL-commencement-graduates-selfie-WF4405425_0196.jpg" alt="The future is now: Graduates awarded M.D., master’s, Ph.D. degrees at Mayo Clinic commencement"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine</span> <h3>The future is now: Graduates awarded M.D., master’s, Ph.D. degrees at Mayo Clinic commencement</h3> <span class="date">May 23, 2024</span> <p>Over the past week, Mayo Clinic celebrated the achievements of new physicians and scientists at graduation ceremonies in Florida, Arizona and Minnesota.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/zack-aibaidula-reflecting-on-the-journey-from-shepherd-to-neurosurgeon-scientist/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-july-2024/720X480_PhD-poster-presentation_Zack-Aibaidula.jpg" alt="Zack Aibaidula: Reflecting on the journey from shepherd to neurosurgeon-scientist"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Zack Aibaidula: Reflecting on the journey from shepherd to neurosurgeon-scientist</h3> <span class="date">May 15, 2024</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/phd-student-shares-research-journey-at-mayo-clinic-as-commencement-approaches/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-july-2024/720X480_Joanina-Gicobi-PhD-graduate-lab-WF2799484_0001.jpg" alt="Joanina Gicobi, Ph.D.: Making discoveries in immunology and cancer"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Joanina Gicobi, Ph.D.: Making discoveries in immunology and cancer</h3> <span class="date">May 8, 2024</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/2024-commencement-dates-speakers-and-more/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/college-profile/commencement/720X480_Procession-Commencement-ceremony-WF2142908_0411.jpg" alt="2024 Commencement announced: Dates, speakers, and more"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine</span> <h3>2024 Commencement announced: Dates, speakers, and more</h3> <span class="date">May 1, 2024</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/womens-history-month-graduate-school-leader-shares-perspective-on-women-in-science/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2024/720X480_Evette-Radisky-women-science-lab-WF3030134_0003.jpg" alt="Women's History Month: Graduate school leader shares perspective on women in science"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Faculty, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Women's History Month: Graduate school leader shares perspective on women in science</h3> <span class="date">March 8, 2024</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/black-history-month-phd-student-shares-story-of-belonging-at-mayo-clinic/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2024/720X480_Taylor_Andrews_graduation-picture-predoc-student.jpg" alt="Black History Month: Ph.D. student shares story of belonging at Mayo Clinic"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Black History Month: Ph.D. student shares story of belonging at Mayo Clinic</h3> <span class="date">February 19, 2024</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/phase-transitions-exploring-a-new-approach-to-treating-heart-disease/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2024/720X480_Danielle-Beetler-Research-poster-symposium-WF3086759_0141.jpg" alt="Phase Transitions: Exploring a new approach to treating heart disease"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Phase Transitions: Exploring a new approach to treating heart disease</h3> <span class="date">January 22, 2024</span> <p>"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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/phd-candidate-shares-a-passion-for-biomedical-engineering-with-young-students/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2024/720X480-GSBS-lab-Katy-Lydon.jpg" alt="Ph.D. candidate shares a passion for biomedical engineering with young students"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Ph.D. candidate shares a passion for biomedical engineering with young students</h3> <span class="date">January 3, 2024</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/graduate-student-research-symposium-celebrates-research-in-progress-at-mayo-clinic/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/sept-dec-2023/720X480_2023-Research-Symposium-crowd-WF3086759_0157.jpg" alt="Graduate Student Research Symposium celebrates research at Mayo Clinic"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Graduate Student Research Symposium celebrates research at Mayo Clinic</h3> <span class="date">October 2, 2023</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/phase-transitions-phd-students-advance-cancer-research/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2023/720X480_Research-lab-Saad-J.-Kenderian1594058_3855074_0002.jpg" alt="Phase transitions: Ph.D. students advance cancer research"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Phase transitions: Ph.D. students advance cancer research</h3> <span class="date">September 1, 2023</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/the-origins-of-mayo-clinics-md-phd-program-in-the-words-of-our-early-leaders-students/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2023/720X480_Grad-School-of-Biomed-Sci-Expansion-group-2023-WF2425366_0015.jpg" alt="The origins of Mayo Clinic’s M.D.-Ph.D. program in the words of our early leaders, students "> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Alumni, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>The origins of Mayo Clinic’s M.D.-Ph.D. program in the words of our early leaders, students </h3> <span class="date">August 21, 2023</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/high-school-and-college-students-engage-with-mayo-clinic-through-summer-programs/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2023/size-720X480_Career-Immersion-program-1610880_3849488_0022.jpg" alt="High school and college students engage with Mayo Clinic through summer programs"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Research</span> <h3>High school and college students engage with Mayo Clinic through summer programs</h3> <span class="date">July 18, 2023</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/phase-transitions-phd-students-advance-research-through-community-engagement-and-dna-based-tools/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2023/size-720X480_graduate-researchers-Nucleic-Acid-Structure-and-Recognition-Lab-WF347256_0001.jpg" alt="Phase transitions: Ph.D. students advance research through community engagement and DNA-based tools"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Phase transitions: Ph.D. students advance research through community engagement and DNA-based tools</h3> <span class="date">June 16, 2023</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/musical-written-by-mayo-clinic-phd-student-sings-the-praises-of-nurses/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2023/size-720X480_Broadway-Nurse-downtown-Rochester-theater.jpg" alt="Musical written by Ph.D. student sings the praises of nurses"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Community, Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Musical written by Ph.D. student sings the praises of nurses</h3> <span class="date">June 9, 2023</span> <p>"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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/phase-transitions-phd-students-explore-real-time-seizure-detection-and-antibiotic-resistance/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2023/size-720X480_Robin-Patal-lab-slides-1213391_3407786_0050.jpg" alt="Phase transitions: Ph.D. students explore real-time seizure detection and antibiotic resistance"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Phase transitions: Ph.D. students explore real-time seizure detection and antibiotic resistance</h3> <span class="date">June 2, 2023</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/commencement-2023-comes-to-a-close-with-ceremonies-in-arizona-and-minnesota/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2023/size-720X480_Rochester-group-graduates-2023-WF2142908_0004-(1).jpg" alt="Commencement 2023 comes to a close with ceremonies in Arizona and Minnesota"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine</span> <h3>Commencement 2023 comes to a close with ceremonies in Arizona and Minnesota</h3> <span class="date">May 22, 2023</span> <p>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. </p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/as-commencement-approaches-phd-graduates-share-the-path-to-their-degree/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2023/size-720X480_Immunology-research-lab-1480460_3686117_0035.jpg" alt="As commencement approaches, Ph.D. graduates share the path to their degree"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>As commencement approaches, Ph.D. graduates share the path to their degree</h3> <span class="date">May 12, 2023</span> <p>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. </p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/details-announced-for-mayo-clinic-class-of-2023-commencement-ceremonies/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2023/size-720X480_Commencement-robe-closeup-WF971357_0012.jpg" alt="Details announced for Mayo Clinic class of 2023 commencement ceremonies"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Alumni, Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine</span> <h3>Details announced for Mayo Clinic class of 2023 commencement ceremonies</h3> <span class="date">May 8, 2023</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/womens-history-month-recognizing-women-leaders-and-mentors-at-mayo-clinic/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2023/size-720X480_womens-history-month-lab-1590353_3848887_0004.jpg" alt="Women's History Month: Recognizing women leaders and mentors at Mayo Clinic"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Alumni, Faculty, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Women's History Month: Recognizing women leaders and mentors at Mayo Clinic</h3> <span class="date">March 31, 2023</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/physician-scientist-in-training-studies-the-route-from-well-being-to-being-well/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/sept-dec-2022/size-720X480_Catherine-%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%9CKit%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%9D-Knier-1707968_3982067_026.jpg" alt="Physician scientist-in-training studies the route from well-being to being well"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Physician scientist-in-training studies the route from well-being to being well</h3> <span class="date">December 29, 2022</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/grad-students-celebrate-journey-to-becoming-a-scientist-at-student-research-symposium/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/sept-dec-2022/size-720X480_Research-symposium-MCGSBS-1553253_3792209_0005.jpg" alt="Graduate students celebrate journey to becoming a scientist at Mayo Clinic Student Research Symposium"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Graduate students celebrate journey to becoming a scientist at Mayo Clinic Student Research Symposium</h3> <span class="date">September 28, 2022</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/student-researcher-teaches-biomedical-community-about-blindness--and-life-/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/sept-dec-2022/size-720X480_Researcher-lab-WF516211_0053.jpg" alt="Student researcher teaches biomedical community about blindness – and life "> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Student researcher teaches biomedical community about blindness – and life </h3> <span class="date">September 19, 2022</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mayo-clinic-summer-research-fellowship-a-summer-of-exploration-and-lifelong-takeaways/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2022/size-720X480_NEW-2022-summer-resesarch-photo-CB_0019.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic Summer Research Fellowship: A summer of exploration and lifelong takeaways"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Mayo Clinic Summer Research Fellowship: A summer of exploration and lifelong takeaways</h3> <span class="date">August 23, 2022</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/discovery-science-contest-winners-in-mayo-clinic-graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2022/size-720X480_Discovery-science-contest-image-1232329_3243201_0020R.jpg" alt="Discovery science contest winners in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Discovery science contest winners in Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</h3> <span class="date">July 7, 2022</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mayo-clinic-students-help-take-research-beyond-the-lab-and-into-space/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2022/size-720X480_Armin-Garmany-lab-WF643269_0010.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic students help take research beyond the lab and into space"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Faculty, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Mayo Clinic students help take research beyond the lab and into space</h3> <span class="date">May 31, 2022</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mayo-clinic-college-of-medicine-and-science-to-celebrate-commencement-with-joint-ceremony/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2022/size-720X480_2022-Rochester-commencement-Dr.-Ekker.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science to celebrate historic commencement with joint ceremony"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine</span> <h3>Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science to celebrate historic commencement with joint ceremony</h3> <span class="date">May 20, 2022</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/2022-phd-graduate-looks-ahead-to-a-promising-research-career/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2022/size-720X480_Lee-Peyton-research-grad-1513950_3749975_0002.jpg" alt="2022 Ph.D. graduate looks ahead to a promising research career"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>2022 Ph.D. graduate looks ahead to a promising research career</h3> <span class="date">May 17, 2022</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/pathway-programs-bridge-the-gap-for-underrepresented-students-in-health-care/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/sept-dec-2021/size-720X480_OEDEI-program-NAPP-(students-with-Dr.-Franz).jpg" alt="Pathway programs bridge the gap for underrepresented students in health care"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Community, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education</span> <h3>Pathway programs bridge the gap for underrepresented students in health care</h3> <span class="date">January 10, 2022</span> <p>Mayo Clinic is making it possible for people from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in medicine, research and science, technology, engineering, and math, often referred to as STEM, through a number of programs. The Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has designed 24 pathway programs for students from diverse backgrounds to explore and prepare for clinical and nonclinical health care careers.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/from-pediatric-patient-to-promising-researcher-phd-student-in-regenerative-sciences/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2022/size-720X480_PhD-student-Delaney-Liskey-WF620002_0003.jpg" alt="From pediatric patient to promising researcher: Ph.D. student in regenerative sciences"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>From pediatric patient to promising researcher: Ph.D. student in regenerative sciences</h3> <span class="date">January 3, 2022</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mayo-clinic-graduate-students-tackle-research-on-obesity-and-fatty-liver-disease/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/sept-dec-2021/size-720X480_Scott-Johnson-microscope.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic graduate students tackle research on obesity and fatty liver disease"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Mayo Clinic graduate students tackle research on obesity and fatty liver disease</h3> <span class="date">September 16, 2021</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mayo-clinic-graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences-celebrates-students-at-2021-commencement/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/sept-dec-2021/size-720X480_MC-Grad-School-Biomed-Sciences-commencement-WF514316_0034.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences celebrates students at 2021 commencement"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences celebrates students at 2021 commencement</h3> <span class="date">September 13, 2021</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/recent-mayo-clinic-graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences-alumni-led-to-public-service/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/sept-dec-2021/size-720X480_Dr.-Hartuno-with-Fauci.jpg" alt="Recent Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences alumni led to public service"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Alumni, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Recent Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences alumni led to public service</h3> <span class="date">September 7, 2021</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/speakers-announced-for-mayo-clinic-graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences-commencement/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2021/size-720X480_Biomedical-Sciences-graduation-1603665_3815176_0152.jpg" alt="Speakers announced for Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences commencement on Sept. 11, 2021"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Speakers announced for Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences commencement on Sept. 11, 2021</h3> <span class="date">August 31, 2021</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/college-of-medicine-and-science-recognizes-outstanding-educators-students-residents-and-fellows/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2021/size-720X480_2021-Awards-hallway-WF112757_001-(1).jpg" alt="College of Medicine and Science recognizes outstanding educators, students, and fellows "> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Faculty, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education</span> <h3>College of Medicine and Science recognizes outstanding educators, students, and fellows </h3> <span class="date">July 23, 2021</span> <p>See who won Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science's 2021 awards for outstanding educators, students, residents, and fellows.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mayo-clinic-md-phd-program-graduate-charts-a-career-path-blending-science-with-patient-care/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2021/Zayas_MDPhDGrad_News_720X480.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic M.D.-Ph.D. Program graduate charts a career path blending science with patient care"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine</span> <h3>Mayo Clinic M.D.-Ph.D. Program graduate charts a career path blending science with patient care</h3> <span class="date">July 20, 2021</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/meet-my-research-lindy-pence/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2021/News_MeetMyResearch_Pence_720X480.jpg" alt="Meet my research: Lindy Pence"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Meet my research: Lindy Pence</h3> <span class="date">May 19, 2021</span> <p>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!</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mayo-clinic-mdphd-student-named-paul-and-daisy-soros-fellow/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-august-2021/size-720X480_fellow-award-Yeganeh-Kazemi_Nazanin-MD-class-graduation.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic student named one of thirty 2021 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellows"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Mayo Clinic student named one of thirty 2021 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellows</h3> <span class="date">May 17, 2021</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/awards-recognize-outstanding-fellows-residents-in-mayo-clinic-school-of-graduate-medical-education/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2021/size-720X480_Mao-Brothers-statue-building-3531441_0001.jpg" alt="Awards recognize outstanding fellows, residents in Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education</span> <h3>Awards recognize outstanding fellows, residents in Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education</h3> <span class="date">April 15, 2021</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/meet-my-research-joana-efua-aggrey-fynn/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2021/MeetMyResearch_Joana_720X480.jpg" alt="Meet my research: Joana Efua Aggrey Fynn"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Meet my research: Joana Efua Aggrey Fynn</h3> <span class="date">April 8, 2021</span> <p>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!</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/meet-my-research-ismail-can/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2021/MeetMyResearch_IC_720X480.jpg" alt="Meet my research: Ismail Can"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Meet my research: Ismail Can</h3> <span class="date">April 8, 2021</span> <p>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!</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/meet-my-research-luz-milbeth-cumba-garcia/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2021/MeetMyResearch_Luz_720X480.jpg" alt="Meet my research: Luz Milbeth Cumba Garcia"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Meet my research: Luz Milbeth Cumba Garcia</h3> <span class="date">April 8, 2021</span> <p>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!</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/meet-my-research-taylor-weiskittel/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2021/MeetMyResearch_Weiskitel_720X480.jpg" alt="Meet my research: Taylor Weiskittel"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Meet my research: Taylor Weiskittel</h3> <span class="date">April 8, 2021</span> <p>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!</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences-to-hold-virtual-information-sessions/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2021/size-720X480_woman-home-distance-learning-3985693_0160.jpg" alt="Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to hold virtual information sessions"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Events, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to hold virtual information sessions</h3> <span class="date">February 12, 2021</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/alumni-stories-ryan-donohue-phd/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/jan-april-2021/Alumni_RyanDonohue_720X480.jpg" alt="Alumni story: Heba Abseh, HTL(ASCP)"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Alumni, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Alumni story: Heba Abseh, HTL(ASCP)</h3> <span class="date">February 10, 2021</span> <p>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!</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/regenerative-sciences-students-show-resilience-despite-research-disruptions-due-to-covid-19/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/december-2020/3948798_0010-720X480.jpg" alt="Regenerative sciences students show resilience despite research disruptions due to COVID-19"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Regenerative sciences students show resilience despite research disruptions due to COVID-19</h3> <span class="date">December 13, 2020</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/reflecting-back-and-looking-forward-mayo-clinic-graduates-are-ready-to-shape-the-future-of-medicine/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/august-2020/3833381_0004_preview.jpg" alt="Reflecting back and looking forward: Mayo Clinic graduates are ready to shape the future of medicine"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Alumni, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Reflecting back and looking forward: Mayo Clinic graduates are ready to shape the future of medicine</h3> <span class="date">August 17, 2020</span> <p>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. </p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/federal-funding-for-diversity-training-program-renewed/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/february-2020/student-research-720-x-480-3795795_0019.jpg" alt="Federal funding for diversity training program renewed"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Federal funding for diversity training program renewed</h3> <span class="date">March 19, 2020</span> <p>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)</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/i-have-a-vision-of-working-at-a-global-scale/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/february-2020/essa-mohamed-720-x-480-preview.jpg" alt=""I have a vision of working at a global scale""> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>"I have a vision of working at a global scale"</h3> <span class="date">March 12, 2020</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/graduate-student-spreads-happiness-to-future-classmates/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/january-2020/emma-goddery-720-x-480-3882929_0003.jpg" alt="Graduate student spreads happiness to future classmates"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Graduate student spreads happiness to future classmates</h3> <span class="date">March 3, 2020</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/breaking-barriers-for-lgbti-students-across-mayo-clinic/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/oct-dec-2019/JordanTL-720X480.jpg" alt="Breaking barriers for LGBTI students across Mayo Clinic"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Breaking barriers for LGBTI students across Mayo Clinic</h3> <span class="date">January 10, 2020</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/associate-deans-named-for-mcgsbs-in-arizona-and-florida/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/oct-dec-2019/2-new-deans-redo2.gif" alt="Associate deans named for MCGSBS in Arizona and Florida"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Associate deans named for MCGSBS in Arizona and Florida</h3> <span class="date">November 25, 2019</span> <p>John Fryer, Ph.D., and Evette Radisky, Ph.D., have been named to the new associate dean positions for Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (MCGSBS) in Arizona and Florida respectively. </p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mcgsbs-names-teachers-of-the-year/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/oct-dec-2019/teachers-of-the-year.gif" alt="MCGSBS names teachers of the year"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Faculty, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>MCGSBS names teachers of the year</h3> <span class="date">November 16, 2019</span> <p>Dr. Lewis Roberts and Dr. Martin Fernandez-Zapico were recognized as 2019 Clinical and Translational Science Teachers of the Year.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/a-phd-thesis-in-a-3-minute-nutshell/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/1x0:720x479/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/oct-dec-2019/_TylerBussian3MT-720X480-preview.gif" alt="A Ph.D. thesis in a 3-minute nutshell"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>A Ph.D. thesis in a 3-minute nutshell</h3> <span class="date">November 12, 2019</span> <p>The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition challenges Ph.D. students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/florida-doctoral-student-receives-sage-bionetworks-young-investigator-award/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/june-2019/mayo-clinic-florida-campus-720X480-3571745_0004.jpg" alt="Florida doctoral student receives Sage Bionetworks’ Young Investigator Award"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Florida doctoral student receives Sage Bionetworks’ Young Investigator Award</h3> <span class="date">June 25, 2019</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/alumna-slated-to-be-next-president-of-american-medical-womens-association/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/june-2019/nicole-sandu-amwa-president-3647696_0003-720X480.jpg" alt="Alumna slated to be next president of American Medical Women's Association "> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Alumni, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education</span> <h3>Alumna slated to be next president of American Medical Women's Association </h3> <span class="date">June 24, 2019</span> <p>Congratulations to alumna Nicole P. Sandhu, M.D., Ph.D., who was installed as president-elect of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA).</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/surf-fellows-kick-off-10-weeks-of-research/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/choosing-mayo-clinic/2019-surf-3686117_0024-720X480.jpg" alt="SURF fellows kick off 10 weeks of research"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>SURF fellows kick off 10 weeks of research</h3> <span class="date">May 28, 2019</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/stephen-ekker-phd-named-new-dean-of-mayo-clinic-graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/0x0:720x480/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-2019/stephen-ekker-3768456_0001-720X480.jpg" alt="Stephen Ekker, Ph.D., named new dean of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Stephen Ekker, Ph.D., named new dean of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</h3> <span class="date">May 23, 2019</span> <p>Stephen Ekker, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been chosen as the dean of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. </p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/brainwaves-getting-elementary-kids-psyched-for-science/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/100x0:700x400/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/may-2019/mayo-clinic-brainwaves-800X400.JPG" alt="Brainwaves: Getting elementary kids psyched for science"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Community, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine</span> <h3>Brainwaves: Getting elementary kids psyched for science</h3> <span class="date">May 1, 2019</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/peep-this-stephanie-anguiano-zarates-science-themed-peeps-diorama/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/128x0:896x512/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/news/april-2019/peeps-blog-post.jpg" alt="Peep this: Stephanie Anguiano-Zarate’s science-themed Peeps diorama"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Community, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Peep this: Stephanie Anguiano-Zarate’s science-themed Peeps diorama</h3> <span class="date">April 19, 2019</span> <p>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.</p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/florida-students-share-a-pick-me-up-at-first-wellness-event/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/128x0:896x512/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/biomedical-research-training/news/gsa-coffee-tasting-hero.jpg" alt="Florida students share a pick-me-up at first wellness event"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research</span> <h3>Florida students share a pick-me-up at first wellness event</h3> <span class="date">March 20, 2019</span> <p>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. </p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/how-prep-can-prep-you-for-graduate-school/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/128x0:896x512/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/biomedical-research-training/news/luz-cumba-garcia-egypt-mayo-clinic-prep.jpg" alt="How PREP can prep you for graduate school"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Alumni, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>How PREP can prep you for graduate school</h3> <span class="date">March 15, 2019</span> <p>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. </p> <span class="button">Read more</span> </div> </a><a href="/about/news/news-archive/mayo-clinic-doctoral-students-awarded-competitive-career-development-internship-to-aaas-workshop/" class="card"> <figure> <img src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x480/filters:quality(75)/128x0:896x512/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/biomedical-research-training/news/mayo-clinic-cdi-us-capitol.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic Doctoral Students Awarded Competitive Career Development Internship to AAAS Workshop"> </figure> <div class="card-inner"> <span class="sub-heading">Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences</span> <h3>Mayo Clinic Doctoral Students Awarded Competitive Career Development Internship to AAAS Workshop</h3> <span class="date">February 15, 2019</span> <p>Three doctoral students from Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tyler 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