Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering - Molecular Biomedical Engineering

The Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University trains individuals with baccalaureate degrees in engineering, applied mathematics, and the sciences to provide them with the synthesis, design, and analysis skills necessary to contribute effectively to the advancement of technology in health and medical care. The M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs are specifically designed to provide graduate students and engineering professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to transfer recent developments in the basic sciences into commercially viable products and processes. Training of the student is accomplished by exposing the individual to the biology, engineering, and business concepts critical to succeeding in the biomedical research and development environment.Analysis and manipulation of the genome and development of processes for applying this knowledge in the clinic. Emphasis is on the discovery of novel genes active in tissue healing and adaptation as well as the development of therapeutic drugs, antibodies, vaccines, proteins and antisense products for agricultural, environmental and medical applications. Current work is being conducted on the progression of cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. New technolgies, such as CRISPR, are being used for various applications.