Biophysics, Structural & Computational Biology (BSCB) PhD Program

The Biophysics, Structural & Computational Biology (BSCB) program at the University of Rochester Medical Center is one of the oldest Biophysics PhD programs in the country and it continues to offer a record of excellence in research and teaching. The students trained in the program typically go on to positions of leadership in academia and industry. We invite you to explore this website and to contact anyone in our program with questions regarding our research or training program.

Biophysics, Structural & Computational Biology Group

The Biophysics, Structural & Computational Biology Program is primarily designed for students interested in obtaining a Ph.D. in Biophysics. It operates within the broader context of the program for Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences of the University of Rochester Medical Center. Students interested in obtaining a Ph.D. in Biophysics should apply to the BSCB program for admission to graduate studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Major features of the Biophysics, Structural & Computational Biology (BSCB) program at the University of Rochester:

• Diverse research programs at the forefront of scientific knowledge. Research areas include: Cellular and Membrane Biophysics, Genomics, Macromolecular Folding & Design, Membrane Proteins, Nucleic Acid Structure & Function, Protein Structure & Function. Each research area has several active laboratories. For more information, see our research page.
• Location at a respected center for biomedical research that has recently undergone a major expansion.
• An interdepartmental program including faculty from the Departments of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Optics, Pharmacology and Physiology, Physics, and Radiology.
• A personalized approach to education allowing maximal flexibility and personal attention.
• Access to outstanding facilities for research.
• Programs of instruction tailored for students with backgrounds ranging from pure physics to biochemistry and biophysics.
• An excellent history of placing graduates in academic and industrial positions
• Conveniently located near the outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities of the city of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York.

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Affiliated Centers

Interactions in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology are fostered and strengthened by a host of interdisciplinary research centers.

• Center for AIDS Research
• Center for Pediatric Biomedical Research
• Center for RNA Biology: From Genome to Therapeutics
• James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
• UR Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute