GRADUATE

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
[phone] http//grad.medicine.iu.edu biomed_at_
iupui.edu
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The Campus
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Adjacent to the Indiana Government Center, four
blocks from Victory Field and the RCA Dome, White
River State Park - home of the NCAA National
Headquarters, the Indiana State Museum,
Indianapolis Zoo, and the Eiteljorg Museum
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• Largest academic research campus in the state
• The major research campus of Indiana University
  the School of Medicine alone accounts for 50 of
  external funding to the entire University
• Over 29,000 students representing 49 states and
  122 countries
• Includes
• IU School of Medicine
• IU School of Dentistry
• IU School of Nursing
• etc.

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The Passion
Discover a cure for

• AIDS
• Alcoholism
• Alzheimers
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Spinal Cord and Head Injuries
• And many other debilitating diseases

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Develop

• New drug therapies
• Medical treatments
• Medical diagnostic tests

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Contribute to the biomedical sciences knowledge
base
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The Goal
Biomedical / Research Scientists

• Study human diseases in order to improve human
  health
• Work in industry, academia, government labs,
  hospitals, and nonprofit medical research
  organizations
• Most often explore new areas of research
  publishing findings along the way
• Employment is expected to grow much faster than
  average through 2016!
• (according to the Department of Labor)

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Career Opportunities in Academia, Industry, and
Government

• University / College Faculty Positions
  (professor, basic-researcher, teacher, lecturer,
  administrator)
• Scientific Research in private industry -
  pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Patent Law
• Government Science-related careers
• Government research laboratories
• Grant Administrator
• Grant Assistant
• Grant Writing
• Scientific Writing

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Additional Career Resources

• U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Handbook
• Biological Scientist http//www.bls.gov/oco/ocos04
  7.htm
• Medical Scientist
• http//www.bls.gov/oco/ocos008.htm
• ScienceCareers.org

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The Path

• Obtain a Bachelors of Science in one of the
  basic sciences (i.e. biology, chemistry,
  biochemistry, etc.)
• Recommended coursework in biology, chemistry,
  organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology,
  and genetics
• Participate in summer or academic year research
  in a laboratory

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The Path

• Apply to Graduate School to pursue a Ph.D.
• (Doctor in Philosophy) the highest degree
  obtainable
• Research, Research, Research
• Write and defend your thesis
• Post-doctoral position in academia or industry
• Pursue your career in academia, industry,
  government

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IU School of Medicine Graduate Programs
M.D./Ph.D. Ph.D. M.S. Certificate
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• 10 Ph.D. research degree programs
• 300 graduate faculty advisors

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Cellular and Integrative Physiology
• Medical and Molecular Genetics
• Medical Biophysics Biomolecular Imaging
• Medical Neuroscience
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Toxicology

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• IUSM BioMedical Gateway Program
• An open enrollment program for the
• School of Medicine Ph.D. degree programs
• Entry through common gateway/umbrella
• Enhanced community of graduate students sharing
  a collaborative culture

IBMG
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IBMG

• Common first semester core curriculum in basic
  biomedical science topics
• Curriculum begins to differentiate in second
  semester plus ethics, biostatistics,
  professional skills, career development
• Freedom to explore research areas through
  rotations (3) in laboratories across programs
• Choose entry into any Ph.D. program at end of
  first year

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• Why use the gateway system?
• Extended student community
• Student has choice
• Students can focus on research areas as well as
  disciplines/programs
• Encourages research collaborations
• Reflects interdisciplinary nature of modern
  research

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• Curriculum
• Fall Semester (year 1)
• G715 Biomedical Science I
• Biochemical Basis of Biological Processes - 3 cr
• G716 Biomedical Science II
• Molecular Biology and Genetics - 3 cr
• G717 Biomedical Science III
• Cellular Basis of Systems Biology - 3 cr
• G718 Research in Biomedical Science (1st
  rotation) 2 cr
• Spring Semester (year 1)
• See the table of proposed courses on next slide.
• Students take 2 credits from each column for
  total of 6 credits.
• G655 Skills - Research Communications Seminar
  1 cr
• G718 Research in Biomedical Science (2nd and 3rd
  rotations) 4 cr
• STUDENTS JOIN Ph.D. PROGRAM
  

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Spring Semester (year 1)
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• Three Research Rotations
• Second half of Fall Semester (year 1)
• G718 Research in Biomedical Science (1st
  rotation)
• Each half of Spring Semester (year 1)
• G718 Research in Biomedical Science (2nd 3rd
  rotations)
• Choice
• Hundreds of world-class research laboratories in
  Departments and in
• 37 research centers and institutes
• PICKING ROTATION LABS
• Information sessions
• Open days
• Retreats
• etc.

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• Three Research Rotations
• Choice
• Hundreds of world-class research laboratories in
  Departments and 40 research centers and
  institutes
• PICKING ROTATION LABS
• Information sessions
• Open days
• Retreats
• etc.

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• Curriculum
• Summer (year 1)
• Research in chosen Ph.D. Program
• Fall Semester (year 2)
• Skills Experimental Design and Biostatistics -
  1cr
• G505 Responsible Conduct of Research - Ethics -
  1 cr
• Ph.D. Program courses (if appropriate)
• Elective/Minor Courses (if required)
• Ph.D. Program Seminar (if required)
• Research and Coursework (if required)
• Candidacy Exam
• Research
• Defense ? Graduation

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• Interdisciplinary minors
• Bioinformatics
• Biomolecular Imaging
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Life sciences

Training Grants
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• Career Development Events - 1
• (many also built into curriculum)
• Careers in Academia
• Careers in Industry
• Careers in Government
• Writing and submitting scientific articles
• Grant writing
• Project management
• Animal research
• Human research
• How to set up a
• biotech company

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• Career Development Events - 2
• Networking
• Research ethics
• and integrity
• Presentation skills
• for scientists

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• Career Development Events - 3
• Learning from your environment and planning
  ahead
• Extreme Makeover Postdoc Edition!
• Time management
• Balancing personal life and career
• The academic job search
• CV and resumes
• Salary and benefit negotiation
• Lab management
• Lab finances

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PREPARING FUTURE FACULTY (PFF)PROGRAM

• Supplements the academic credentials of our
  graduate students.
• Enhances marketability of PFF participants.
• Supports schools and/or departments in producing
  more effective and knowledgeable future faculty.
• Provides the best possible preparation for future
  faculty in collaboration with each individuals
  school and/or department.
• Career Development events
• Workshops in career-relevant topics
• Hands-on experiences with mentors

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• Financial Support
• Stipend/Tuition/Fees/Health and Dental Insurance
• Stipend 24,000
• (Tuition/fees 5,000-15,000)
• (Insurance 1,950)
• Health Dental

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2007 IBMG Class
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2008 IBMG Class
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http//grad.medicine.iu.edu
APPLY ONLINE TO THE IBMG PROGRAM
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Applications Contain the Following

• Application (Online)
• Official Graduate Record Exam or MCAT scores
• Official Transcripts
• Personal Statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Supplemental Questions
• Application Fee (50 for domestic and 60 for
  international)

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Admissions Decisions

• Decisions are based on individualized review of
  your qualifications and experience.  Factors to
  be considered may include
• Your undergraduate and graduate degrees held
• Your interview(s)
• Your overall knowledge and experience
• Your research and other relevant experience
• Your scores on standardized tests (GRE, TOEFL or
  MCAT)
• Your undergraduate/graduate grade point
  average(s)
• The nature of your undergraduate/graduate major
  and coursework
• Your personal statement
• Your letters of recommendation
• The quality of your undergraduate/graduate
  programs, etc.

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• Any Questions

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Combined MD-PhD / NIH Designated MSTP Program

• 46 students 5 enter/year
• Basic science and clinical mentors
• In-depth basic science curriculum and research
  training by
• graduate faculty 
• Tuition, fees, and living stipend provided for
  all years of
• training 
• Years 1-2 medical science coursework (MD)
• Years 3-5 graduate curriculum / research /
  thesis (PhD)
• Years 6-7 clinical rotations (MD) 
• MD-PhD student activities throughout the
  program 
• Summer and winter research retreats 
• National MSTP meetings
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http//grad.medicine.iu.edu/mdphd
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• M.S. degrees
• Research M.S. degrees offered in Ph.D.
  disciplines
• Pathologists assistant M.S.
• M.S. in Genetic Counseling
• M.S. in Biotechnology
• (also certificate)
• M.S. in Clinical Science

M.S. in Medical Science
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• Multidisciplinary Research Centers
• e.g.
• Center for Computational Biology and
  Bioinformatics
• Center for Structural Biology
• Center for Immunobiology
• Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research
• Indiana Alcohol Research Center
• Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine
• Indiana University Diabetes Center
• Indiana University Center for Bioethics
• Indiana University Simon NIH Cancer Center
• Indiana University Center for Aging Research
• Indiana University Center for Regenerative
  Biology and Medicine
• Institute of Psychiatric Research
• Midwest Sexually Transmitted Disease Research
  Center
• Regenstrief Institute
• Stark Neuroscience Research Institute
• Walther Oncology Center

Collaborative Research
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• Example areas of strength
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Stem cell biology
• Gene therapy
• Cardiovascular disease
• Bioimaging

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• Career Development Events
• Learning from your environment and planning
  ahead
• Extreme Makeover Postdoc Edition!
• Careers in Industry
• Careers in Government
• Project management
• IRB, IP, animals, etc.

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State of the art research facilities
700,000 ft2 new research space added since 2003
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Van Nuys Medical Science Building
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Van Nuys Medical Science Building Lobby
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Medical Research and Library Building
Monorail train to hospitals and other research
buildings.
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Continuing growth
Research 2,3,4
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State of the art facilities
Biotechnology Research and Training Center
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Continuing growth
Clarian Pathology Laboratory
Health Information and Translational Science
Building
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Fairbanks Hall
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IURTC / IUETC Indiana University Research and
Technology Corpn - facilitates industry-IU
collaborations - technology and start-up
incubator
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Continuing growth
Indiana University NIH-designated Simon Cancer
Center
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• Hospital system
• (facilitates translational research)
• I.U. Hospital
• Riley Hospital for Children
• Methodist Hospital
• Wishard Memorial Hospital
• Regenstrief Health Center
• Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center
• Larue Carter Hospital

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I.U. Hospital
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Continuing growth
Riley Hospital for Children - Phase 5
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Continuing growth
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• Local Industry
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Roche Pharmaceutical
• Dow Agrosciences

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Downtown Indianapolis Location

• Affordable city living
• Culture
• Theatres
• Symphony
• Parks
• World class museums
• Sports
• Motor racing
• Indianapolis Colts
• Indiana Pacers
• Baseball, hockey

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• Any Questions

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THANK YOU
[phone] http//grad.medicine.iu.edu biomed_at_
iupui.edu