{"id":32424,"date":"2025-11-03T12:27:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/?p=32424"},"modified":"2026-02-11T16:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:04:01","slug":"join-our-community-support-the-next-generation-of-scientific-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/news\/join-our-community-support-the-next-generation-of-scientific-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Our Community\u2014Support the Next Generation of Scientific Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32579 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/795\/2025\/11\/Biochemistry-Retreat-Group-Photo-Edited-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Fall retreat photo at MBRB when Jean Cook was the chair\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/795\/2025\/11\/Biochemistry-Retreat-Group-Photo-Edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/795\/2025\/11\/Biochemistry-Retreat-Group-Photo-Edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/795\/2025\/11\/Biochemistry-Retreat-Group-Photo-Edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/795\/2025\/11\/Biochemistry-Retreat-Group-Photo-Edited-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/795\/2025\/11\/Biochemistry-Retreat-Group-Photo-Edited-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/795\/2025\/11\/Biochemistry-Retreat-Group-Photo-Edited-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/795\/2025\/11\/Biochemistry-Retreat-Group-Photo-Edited-560x374.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We invite prospective students to discover the wide-ranging educational opportunities and supportive networks within our department. Our commitment to fostering innovative research and leadership extends to multiple pathways, including our PhD, certificate, and master\u2019s programs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PhD Programs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/program\/\">Biochemistry and Biophysics PhD program<\/a> offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment that prepares students for impactful careers in biomedical research and beyond. The program provides leadership development, rigorous training, and access to collaborative research across\u00a0numerous\u00a0scientific disciplines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificate Programs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/biophysics.unc.edu\/training-3\/\">The Molecular &amp; Cellular Biophysics Program<\/a> (MCBP) is an NIH-funded interdisciplinary training initiative. Students can earn an official certificate with a \u201cConcentration in Biophysics,\u201d gaining specialized skills in quantitative and physical biology while working with world-renowned faculty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Master\u2019s Program for Employees:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Our department also offers a part-time<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/biochem\/news\/department-of-biochemistry-and-biophysics-enables-laboratory-employees-to-pursue-a-masters-degree-2-2\/\"> Special Master\u2019s Program<\/a> tailored for laboratory employees who wish to pursue a master\u2019s degree while working full-time. This program is designed to enhance research technicians\u2019 scientific engagement and career prospects, providing valuable credentials for advancement or new directions. Participation requires approval from the employee\u2019s research advisor and a significant commitment\u00a0of\u00a0time and effort. The M.S. degree is a terminal degree and does not serve as entry into the PhD program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We encourage prospective students, current employees, and external supporters to learn more about our programs and community. 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