There are several NIH-funded trainign programs offerred to our students, based on their research interest.  These groups offer a core curriculum in specific research areas.  Please see each Program's website for more information.

Training Program in Vision Sciences

Autism Research Training Program

Interdisciplinary Training Program in NeuroTherapeutics

Training in Basic and Translational Communication Science

Designated Emphasis:

Graduate students in certain Ph.D. programs may participate in a Designated Emphasis, a specialization that might include a new method of inquiry or an important field of application which is related to two or more existing Ph.D. programs.

The curriculum of the Designated Emphasis is offered by a faculty organized in the manner of a Graduate Group.

The Designated Emphasis is awarded in conjunction with the Ph.D. degree and is signified by a transcript designation.

Relevant designated emphases include:

Biophotonics

Biotechnology

Translational Research