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SB3 Program

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One of only 16 programs of its kind in the country, the Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics (SB3) program is a collaboration of:

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SB3 PROGRAM Website
The SB3 program offers unique research opportunities in:
  • Tissue and Organismal Structure and Dynamics
  • Biochemistry and Photophysics of Vision
  • Chromosomal and Nuclear Structure
  • RNA Structure and Interactions
  • Protein Structure and Dynamics
  • Motility of Cellular Structures
  • Plants and Polysaccharides
  • Developmental Biology
  • Membrane Transport
  • Natural Products

First-year students participate in three laboratory rotations with faculty from each of the three member institutions, and choose a mentor by their second year. SB3 students who choose a SUNY Upstate mentor must complete the required courses in their research advisor's department. Upon graduation, these students will be awarded PhDs from their research advisor's department with a certification in Structural Biology, Biochemistry & Biophysics.

Steven Goodman, PhD, Dean,
College of Graduate Studies,
Vice President for Research

SUNY Upstate Medical University has a strong base of scientific researchers and a relevant clinical setting which provides students with an excellent environment to learn and grow. More>

Summer Research Fellowships
Upstate Visiting Lecture Series
Steven L. Youngentob, PhD

Steven L. Youngentob, PhD, Associate Dean,
College of Graduate Studies
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