The program in Bioinformatics & Proteomics/Genomics at the University of Toledo offers a Certificate in association with the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). BPG also offers a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS). The Certificate program is designed to fit smoothly into the existing doctoral programs, with minimal extra time required. MSBS students follow a well-defined program that includes core courses, journal club, seminars, independent research, and electives in the area of interest. Both Certificate and MSBS students are trained in the theory, methods and applications of bioinformatics, proteomics, and genomics.
Bioinformatics programs generally place more emphasis on either the computer science or the biomedical aspects of the field. UT’s program falls into the latter category. However, there are courses in PERL, Java, and SQL programming (for example), and the Program provides biomedical researchers with a solid introduction to the computational aspects, or computer science experts with a rigorous introduction to the biomedical aspects of bioinformatics.
Bioinformatics programs offered:
For additional information about becoming a BPG student, BPG research at UT, or use of the BPG core facilities, contact the BPG Secretary, Ms. JoAnne Gray, 419-383-6883, or the BPG Program Director, Dr. Robert M. Blumenthal, 419-383-5422.
