Overview
Students can find information on the thesis completion criteria and required forms on the Graduation Requirements page. Students can also use the tutorials section to refresh their knowledge of programming languages and analysis tools.
Workshops & Tutorials
Students can learn data analysis and visualization skills by using the resources listed below. Students can also participate in or contribute to the crowd-sourced projects listed below, such as COVID-19 and Cancer Biomarkers.
2022-2023 Current/Potential Mentors
Mentors have open positions and are looking for students: Please use the links below to contact potential mentors - GW Mentors and Outside of GW
A comprehensive list is provided below.
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Faculty Name Research Area Dr. Gupta is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Her areas of expertise are cancer biology, epigenetics, and tumor microenvironment (TME).
Cancer Biology Dr. Rong Li has been working in gene regulation and breast cancer biology for more than two decades. He currently is chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Breast Cancer Research Dr. Mazumder is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and Co-Director of The McCormick Genomic Proteomic Center at The George Washington University (GW). His background is in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics.
Bioinformatics Dr. Shook joined George Washington University’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine in 2019 as an Assistant Professor. He has explored cellular and molecular pathways that coordinate tissue repair and become dysregulated under pathological conditions.
Immune Response Dr. Horvath is a Research Professor and the MS Program Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Department. Her research program focuses on identifying biologically significant trends from Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) datasets.
scRNA-seq Dr. Li's research spans three different exciting areas: genome engineering, computational biology, and cancer biology.
Genome Engineering, Single Cell Genomics Dr. Sen's research focuses on Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Diabetes and HIV
Career Resources
The Center for Career Services provides individualized and group career education services such as career coaching, interview preparation, networking assistance, and resume and cover letter reviews. Students can attend alumni and employer panels, visit employers in different cities, and gain access to important information for their career exploration journey through dozens of events and programs each year. The Center assists students from all backgrounds and affinity communities in finding career fulfillment by providing coaching and employer connections.
Scholarships and Other Financial Aid
For students intending to follow the M.S. thesis option, part-time research assistantships may be available after the first semester. These assistantships are provided based on merit, faculty recommendations, and availability of funds in the laboratories. Some assistantships also provide 2 - 3 credits of tuition remission per semester. Information on other types of graduate student financial aid may be obtained from the GW Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships.
Contact Us
Biochemistry and MS Program Director, Anelia Horvath - horvatha@gwu.edu
Bioinformatics Program Director, Raja Mazumder - mazumder@gwu.edu