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The Cornell University Biomedical and Biological Sciences (BBS) Graduate Program brings together exceptional students working on cutting-edge research across fundamental, clinical, and applied life sciences alongside distinguished faculty mentors. Located at the core of biomedical research within Cornell's Ithaca campus in the College of Veterinary Medicine, the BBS program benefits from top-tier research infrastructure, the dynamic Cornell undergraduate environment, and close connections with Weill Cornell Medical College in NYC. The program cultivates a supportive, student-focused academic community dedicated to helping graduate students excel in research, education, and career growth. BBS students choose faculty advisors from five specialized concentrations: Immunology and Infectious Disease, Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Population Medicine and Epidemiology, Translational Medicine, and Zoology and Wildlife Conservation.
Stem cell studies hold significant potential for creating novel therapies for various conditions, such as neurological disorders, heart diseases, and cancers.