The mission of the Molecular and Cellular Pathology (MCP) Graduate Program is to train the next generation of "Bench to Bedside" scientists with a focus on the study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of human diseases.
Inaugurated in 1992, the MCP program is hosted by the Department of Pathology and takes advantage of its unique position in a department that bridges basic and clinical sciences to encourage interdisciplinary projects and interdepartmental cooperation. Indeed, the Department of Pathology is also home to a large and diverse group of >180 faculty members, including basic science researchers, physician-scientists, and clinicians. This well-funded (ranked #9 nationwide for NIH support) and collaborative environment provides a unique opportunity for the ~30 students enrolled in the MCP program to perform transformative research, ranging from basic to translational research.
MCP students train in one of the >35 MCP research labs under the supervision of an exceptional team of MCP faculty mentors, co-mentors, and senior staff/trainees, and are immersed in a research environment that features internationally renowned professors. Many of our faculty members hold joint appointments with other biomedical science departments and graduate programs at the University of Michigan, offering students an interdisciplinary approach to their training.
Using a wide range of experimental approaches to understand the pathogenesis of human diseases, the research areas of interest in the MCP program include:
MCP students produce high-quality research that has resulted in publications in top-tier journals (Examples: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13), present their work at multiple venues not only at the University of Michigan but also at national and international conferences (Examples: #1, #2, #3, #4), and are the recipients of prestigious awards and fellowships from the NIH, professional societies or disease foundations (Examples: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7). MCP students typically receive their Ph.D. within 5 to 6 years (5.2 years on average).
In a nutshell, the MCP Graduate Program bridges basic and clinical sciences and promotes interdisciplinary translational research to advance the application of scientific discoveries, providing an enhanced educational experience and training in “Bench to Bedside” approaches. Our goal is to recruit a diverse group of talented MCP students and to provide them with the best educational environment to train and prepare for the next stage of their careers in academia, the biotech/pharma industry, teaching, scientific publishing, clinical research, or governmental/regulatory agencies.
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Breast team reviewing a patient's slide. (From left to right) Ghassan Allo, Fellow; Laura Walters, Clinical Lecturer; Celina Kleer, Professor. See Article |
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Dr. Sriram Venneti, MD, PhD and Postdoctoral Fellow, Chan Chung, PhD investigate pediatric brain cancer. See Article |
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Director of the Neuropathology Fellowship, Dr. Sandra Camelo-Piragua serves on the Patient and Family Advisory Council. |
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Residents Ashley Bradt (left) and William Perry work at a multi-headed scope in our new facility. |
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Dr. Kristine Konopka (right) instructing residents while using a multi-headed microscope. |
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Patient specimens poised for COVID-19 PCR testing. |
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Dr. Pantanowitz demonstrates using machine learning in analyzing slides. |
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(Left to Right) Drs. Angela Wu, Laura Lamps, and Maria Westerhoff. |
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MLabs, established in 1985, functions as a portal to provide pathologists, hospitals. and other reference laboratories access to the faculty, staff and laboratories of the University of Michigan Health System’s Department of Pathology. MLabs is a recognized leader for advanced molecular diagnostic testing, helpful consultants and exceptional customer service.
