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Founded in 1999, CMDB emerged from the conviction that cross-disciplinary education was growing ever more essential for preparing future biologists. Over time, biological sciences have evolved into an increasingly integrated and complex field. Contemporary researchers must now conduct experiments and synthesize data across various biological scales, from molecular interactions to entire living systems. To support this comprehensive training approach, CMDB operates as an interdepartmental initiative uniting faculty from throughout UCR. Annually, we admit a carefully chosen cohort of students who embrace this philosophy, keeping total enrollment between 30-40 participants. The program dedicates itself to equipping trainees for dynamic research careers spanning fundamental and practical applications in cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, and we take pride in our graduates' significant achievements after completing their studies.