Our research and curriculum span a breadth of topics from the delivery of nutrients to mammalian cells and their molecular functions, through the influence of genetics on diet-associated human disease, to programs and policies that address human and environmental health and safety.
We invite you to explore our academic programs and encourage you to pursue a course of study in this exciting and vital discipline of experimental nutrition and metabolic biology.
Graduate Admissions
Fully Funded Ph.D. Programs in Metabolic Biology and Molecular Toxicology
Fall 2014 applications available September 2013
Due: November 30, 2013
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In the highlights:
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Vanessa De La Rosa, Molecular Toxicology Ph.D. Candidate, receives NIEHS Externship Award.
Read more HERE |
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Daniel Nomura is "The Enzyme Detective". He's also winner of the prestigious Searle Award. |
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Tami Clark, Molecular Toxicology Ph.D. Candidate, has a manuscript in press. Read more HERE. |
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Associate Professor Chris Vulpe is the PI for a $3.4 million Green Chemistry grant. |




