How Themes Work for You
The Graduate Biomedical Sciences program specializes in eight interdisciplinary themes that provide an enhanced scientific and professional preparation program for students aspiring towards a career in biomedical sciences. The theme approach provides each student an opportunity to work with distinguished faculty by conducting innovate research at UAB laboratories and medical facilities.
BSSB
Biochemistry, Structural, and Stem Cell Biology
CANB
Cancer Biology
CMBD
Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
GGB
Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics
IMM
Immunology
MIC
Microbiology
NESC
Neuroscience
PBMM
Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine
All incoming students will select a theme upon application, but will have the opportunity to explore varied courses and sample the experience of the GBS faculty before committing to a thesis research direction.
Questions?
Each theme has a list of contacts that can answer quesitons. You can find these contacts on each theme page.