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Cancer Biology / Molecular MedicineHarvard University

PhD in Cancer Genomics and Molecular Therapeutics

Application Deadline2026-12-01
SupervisorDr. Joan Brugge
Funding & StipendNIH fully funded fellowship ($47,500/year + health insurance + full tuition)

Project Focus & Research Scope

Research Direction

The lab studies mechanisms of breast cancer initiation, progression, and drug resistance. The doctoral candidate will utilize single-cell genomics, patient-derived organoids, and imaging to identify new therapeutic targets.

Lab Culture and Facilities

Located at the Harvard Medical School Campus in Boston, the Brugge Lab offers cutting-edge laboratory facilities, high-throughput screening resources, and access to a massive biomedical research community.

Required Academic Qualifications

  • 1M.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics
  • 2Hands-on experience with cell culture and CRISPR gene editing
  • 3Strong scientific writing skills

Application Requirements & Dossier

  • Cover letter
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research summary of Master's thesis (1 page)
  • Three letters of reference

Host Institution

Harvard University

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1636, and named Harvard College in 1639 in honor of its first benefactor, Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

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