Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Unparalleled Education Opportunities

Message from the Dean

Scientific discovery is a rewarding profession, and the future is now, as new generations of scientists are learning their trade during a time of emerging, innovative tools and technologies that are accelerating knowledge acquisition at unprecedented rates.

While Sanford Burnham Prebys’ reputation for excellence in basic biomedical research dates back to its founding in 1976, the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences is relatively young, established in 2006 to prepare new cadres of scientists to drive discovery.

Sanford Burnham Prebys’ Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is founded on the Institute’s collaborative ethos. The program emphasizes our strengths in biomedical research and is supplemented by technologies developed here and elsewhere to accelerate breakthroughs in both thought and practice.

The great 16^th century astronomer, engineer, physicist and polymath Galileo Galilei once said: “You cannot teach a person anything; you can only help them find it within.”

At Sanford Burnham Prebys, Galileo’s words reflect the didactic, tutorial and laboratory-based emphases of our graduate program, which is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in biomedical sciences while engaging in projects with our biological, chemistry, bioinformatics and engineering faculty and a specialized focus on main areas studied within a laboratory.

San Diego is renowned for both its scientific excellence and recreational opportunities. As a national and international hub for life sciences research, the region is home to numerous academic institutions and industry leaders. With a moderate year-round climate, pristine beaches to the west, and mountains and desert to the east, it’s an ideal place to live and learn. I encourage you to explore these pages to discover why pursuing science and graduate education at Sanford Burnham Prebys could be the right choice for you.

Alessandra Sacco, PhD
Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

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Our Mission and Vision

Mission

We educate students to become the innovative biomedical scientists of the future.

Vision

With state-of-the-art technology, an entrepreneurial mindset and a highly personalized program, we are dedicated to educating the next generation of outstanding biomedical scientists who will drive future cutting-edge basic and translational research.