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CCR/JHU Master of Science in Biotechnology Concentration in Molecular Targets And Drug Discovery Technologies

The Johns Hopkins University and the Center for Cancer Research/National Cancer Institute (CCR/NCI) have partnered to create a new concentration in the Master of Science in Biotechnology program, called Molecular Targets and Drug Discovery Technologies. This innovative program will focus on bioassay development, chemical libraries, molecular targets and cancer, and high throughput screening laboratory automation.

A special feature of the concentration is the CCR/NCI Fellowship Program. This competitive program will recruit immediate post-baccalaureates to work in CCR/NCI laboratories on projects related to the Molecular Targets Initiative.

While studying for the Master of Science in Biotechnology, the fellows will receive paid tuition for up to two years and an annual stipend. Ten Courses will be required for graduation (4 core courses, 6 electives). Practical lab courses are included as part of the curriculum.

Mentor Project Information

For more information, please see the MASTERS PROGRAM FLIER

All application materials should be sent to Johns Hopkins University and more information can be found at: http://www.jhu.edu/advanced/

The application is available here.(pdf)
The application deadline is April 7, 2009

Core Science Courses:

  • Biochemistry
  • Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Advanced Cellular Biology I
  • Advanced Cellular Biology II

Core Molecular Targets and Drug Discovery Technologies Courses:

  • Molecular Targets and Cancer
  • Bioassay Development
  • Chemical Libraries and Diversity
  • High Throughput Screening and Automation* (2004)

Electives:

  • Cancer Biology
  • Biostatistics
  • Recombinant Protein Expression, Production and Analysis
  • Theory and Application of Immunoassays
  • Introduction to Tissue Culture Techniques in Cell Biology
  • Regulatory Processes for Domestic and Global Biotech Products
  • Molecular Basis of Pharmacology
  • Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics

CCR contact:

Jonathan S. Wiest, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Training and Education
Office of Training and Education
CCR Office of the Director
National Cancer Institute
Building 31 Room 4A48
31 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD. 20852
Office: 301-451-9638
Fax: 301-496-0775
Lab: 301-451-9989