PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Washington United States | Howard University

Howard's Graduate School Biochemistry Ph.D. candidates lead pioneering research in molecular medicine, investigating disease mechanisms to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for conditions such as cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. The program equips graduates for prominent roles in academic research and leadership positions within biomedical industries. Specializing in molecular microbiology, proteomics, genetics, bioinformatics, and pharmaceutical discovery, our department fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between biochemists and medical practitioners. Students master advanced techniques like NMR spectroscopy, crystallography, single-molecule analysis, modern cell culture methods, and genetic evaluation to address fundamental questions about disease mechanisms and therapeutic development. You'll benefit from personalized guidance by distinguished faculty specializing in molecular structure analysis, proteomics, tumor biology, structural biology, enzymology, RNA processes, and cellular stress responses. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and rigorous evaluation of scientific literature, with graduate seminars providing opportunities to showcase emerging research. The program also offers a combined M.D./Ph.D. degree pathway.