Biomedical Graduate Studies at University of Pennsylvania

Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) at the University of Pennsylvania offers a diverse range of graduate groups and programs in various fields of study such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, and more. With a large number of students and faculty, BGS provides opportunities for research and academic advancement. The program welcomes students from various backgrounds and countries, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment under the leadership of Director Kelly Jordan-Sciutto, PhD.

• Biomedical Studies
• University of Pennsylvania
• Graduate Programs
• Research Opportunities
• Inclusive Learning

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1. Biomedical Graduate Studies University of Pennsylvania Kelly Jordan-Sciutto, PhD, Director

2. Welcome 39thclass of BGS students Over 3000 BGS alumni from those 39 years

3. BGS Graduate Groups Biochemistry, Biophysics & Chemical Biology (BBCB) Cell & Molecular Biology (CAMB) Microbiology, Virology, Parasitology (MVP) Genetics & Epigenetics (G&E) Wistar Institute Children s Hospital of Philadelphia NIH Intramural Program (Immunology) Gene Therapy & Vaccines (GTV) Perelman School of Medicine Veterinary Medicine Dental Medicine Nursing Developmental, Stem Cell, Regenerative Biology (DSRB) Cell Biology, Physiology & Metabolism (CPM) Cancer Biology (CB) Epidemiology/Biostatistics (GGEB) Genomics & Computational Bio (GCB) Immunology (IGG) Neuroscience (NGG) Pharmacology (PGG) Arts & Sciences Engineering & Applied Sciences Wharton

4. BGS Students and Faculty 1087 Students 910 PhD (84%) 157 MD-PhD (15%) 13 VMD-PhD (1%) 13 MS in Biostatistics (1%) 863 Faculty 74% in the Perelman School of Medicine 26% in other Schools and Institutes

5. First Year BGS Students 99 Different Colleges and Universities 70% Female, 30% Male 26% Under-Represented Minority (among US) 10 Different Countries: Albania, Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, Macedonia, Mongolia, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States (including Puerto Rico)

6. BGS-Wide Staff Academic Leaders: Kelly Jordan-Sciutto, PhD Director; Associate Dean GE Kurt Engleka, PhD Director for Curriculum Academic Office Staff: 160 BRB II/III Judy Jackson Administrative Director Kyle Brown Registrar Colleen Dunn Curriculum Coordinator Gabrielle Ostapovich Assoc Director for T32 Proposals Catlin Herb Admissions Coordinator Candace Cain Career Development Coordinator

7. Affiliated Offices IDEAL Research: 6th Fl, Jordan Med Education Center Donita Brady, PhD Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Edward Marshall Administrative Director Elena Cruz Administrative Coordinator John Ivy Program Coordinator Finance Office: 414-417 Anatomy-Chemistry Jill Baxter Director of Financial Operations Carol Reich Payroll Manager Sherita Blair Student Accounts/Tuition Coordinator Marianne Altland Grants and Fellowships Manager Jennifer Lu Financial Coordinator Regina Medlock Business Administrator

8. Welcome! We are so glad you have joined us!