Graduate Program In Life Sciences (GPILS)
The Graduate Program in Life Sciences (GPILS) offers cutting edge research training in basic, biomedical, clinical, and population sciences. We offer seven PhD granting graduate programs and three MS level programs.
Our graduate programs cover the entire range of biomedical research, from the basics of protein structure and molecular biology, through integrative systems physiology, virology, and vaccine development, up to behavior, cognition, population based genetics, and the impact of the environment on human health. Our programs place a special emphasis on the importance of translational research.
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UM School of Medicine Researchers Participate in Landmark Study Detailing Sequencing of Full Human Genomes to Better Capture Genetic Diversity
UM School of Medicine Researchers Release Extensive Data on Rare Variants through NHLBI TopMed Grant
UM School of Medicine's Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Receives Endowment Gift from Pivot Health Solutions; Will Advance Research and Train Next Generation of Scientists in Physical Rehabilitation
February 25, 2020
Washington Post Visits UM School of Medicine Laboratories, Meets with Scientists About Coronavirus
February 19, 2020
Researchers Identify Pathway for Cell Regulation of Energy Production
January 15, 2020
New Nanoparticle Therapy Appears More Effective Than Standard Therapy at Treating Aggressive Breast Cancer
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Student Awards and Honors
- MS Scholar Award
- PhD Thesis Project Award
- PhD Scholar Award
- Postdoctoral Fellow Excellence in Research Award
- Postdoctoral Fellow Excellence in Service Award
- Postdoctoral Fellow Excellence in Mentorship Award
- Faculty Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentorship Award
- Teacher of the Year Award
- The Elaine Miye Otani Memorial Award
- Alumnus Award
- The Dr. Mark Shirtliff PhD Student Mentor Award
Contact Us
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Life Sciences
655 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Email: GPILS-Info@som.umaryland.edu