The strength of the program is its strong interdisciplinary character, its focus on the molecular bases of disease and the search for new cures. The training platform is based on the development of technical skills in molecular medicine through intensive laboratory work as well as the acquisition of new theoretical tools through specifically designed courses. The final aim of the program is to train a scientific class that will find its natural position at management levels in academic research centres, in clinical centres of excellence, in biotechnological industries and in other structures of the biomedical sector.

Curricula:
Molecular Oncology, Human Genetics

Research topics:
Animal Models, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Epigenetics, Genomics, Human genetics, Immunology, Molecular Genetics, Proteomics, Structural Biology

Training activities:
Courses: Courses are provisioned during the first three years and include basic, specialized and science management courses.
Seminars: In the context of training activity, the school sites promote a high-tier program of scientific seminars presented by international acclaimed speakers.

Fellowship:
For the entire duration of the PhD course, the students will be supported either by SEMM fellowships or outside grants. The total amount of the fellowship is 18.500. From the indicated amount will be detracted social and pension contributions as well as Italian taxes. The detractions are variable and approximately estimated around 25% of the total amount. Any tuition fee is covered by SEMM.

Working language: English

Starting date:: 1st January of each year

Application 2007 - Closing date: September 25th, 2007

For more information on how to apply, please visit the official website