Biomedical Research Programs

MINORITY ACCESS TO RESEARCH CAREERS (MARC) PROGRAM

Funded by the national institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH) . Undergraduate students receive stipends (up to $8796/year) and tuition. Successful students continue on to professional school or graduate school. MENTORS: Variable; dependent on students' interest.

MINORITY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SUPPORT (MBRS) PROGRAM

Funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH). Undergraduate and graduate students receive salaries (up to $11,496/year) as research assistants. Graduate students also receive tuition Successful students pursue careers in professional or graduate schools. MENTORS: Designated and approved by the NIH.

COLLEGE RESEARCH SCHOLARS (CRS) PROGRAM

Funded by the City College. Undergraduate students receive salaries as research assistants (up to $6000/year). Successful students pursue careers in professional or graduate school. MENTORS: Variable; dependent on students' interest.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
All students must have good academic records and/or strong letters of recommendation. Students who are majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. MARC Program supports students who are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islanders. MBRS Program supports students who are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islanders. CRS Program supports all undergraduate students at the City College.

For Further Information Contact:

PROFESSOR MYER M. FISHMAN, DIRECTOR
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS
ROOM J-1308
THE CITY COLLEGE
OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
CONVENT AVENUE @ 138TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY 10031
OR CALL (212) 650-6601

MINORITY ACCESS TO RESEARCH CAREERS (MARC)

The MARC Program, funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, provides highquality training for undergraduate minority students interested in careers in biomedical research through faculty-guided research and a wide range of courses. MARC students participate in a weekly seminar which provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of their research projects. In addition, outside speakers are invited to present information about graduate programs as well as lectures on scientific topics. Students prepare for graduate study under the direction of faculty mentors.

Criteria Eligibility and Selection

Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islanders and who intend to major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics are eligible for the MARC Program.

Students should have a strong interest in receiving a Ph.D. degree in biomedical science. Students will generally apply for admission during the second semester of the sophomore year. Some freshmen, however, may also be eligible for admission.

Financial Support

Undergraduate Students - up to $7134/year plus full tuition and training-related expenses.

Program Features

Paid travel to attend and present research papers at national scientific meetings.
Interdisciplinary programs available.
Seminars, speakers and workshops.
Summer research experience at off-campus facilities.
Awards for outstanding work.
Research presentations at off-campus laboratories.
Access to state-of-the-art computers and equipment for research programs.

MINORITY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SUPPORT (MBRS)

The MBRS Program, funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, is designated to increase the number of minority students who will enter graduate and professional schools and who intend to pursue research careers in biomedical sciences. MBRS provides high-quality training to undergraduate and graduate students through faculty-guided research and a wide range of courses. MBRS students participate in a weekly seminar which provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of their research projects. In addition, outside speakers are invited to present information about graduate programs as well as to give lectures on scientific topics. Undergraduate and graduate students conduct research under the direction of faculty mentors.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islanders and who intend to major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics are eligible for the MBRS Program.

Students should have a strong interest in receiving a Ph.D. degree in biomedical science. Students may apply for admission during the second semester of the sophomore year or after acceptance into a doctoral program in one of the above disciplines in the he City University of New York.

Financial Support

Undergraduate Students - $7134/academic year plus health benefits.
Graduate Students - $8962/ academic year plus tuition plus health benefits

Program Features

Paid travel to attend and present research papers at national scientific meetings.
Interdisciplinary programs available.
Seminars, speakers and workshops.
Summer research experience at off-campus laboratories.
Awards for outstanding work.
Research presentations at off-campus facilities
Access to state-or-the-art computers and equipment for research projects.

COLLEGE RESEARCH SCHOLARS

The CRS Program, funded by the City College, is designed to increase the number of students who will enter graduate or professional schools and who intend to pursue research careers in biomedical science. The program provides high-quality training for students interested in careers in biomedical research through faculty guided research and a wide range of courses. CRS students participate in a weekly seminar which provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of their research projects. In addition, outside speakers are invited to present information about graduate programs as well as lectures on scientific research.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents majoring in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics are eligible to apply.

Students should have a strong interest in receiving a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Science. Students may apply for admission during the second semester of the sophomore year.

Financial Support

Undergraduate Students- 500/month

Program Features

Paid travel to attend and present research papers at national scientific meetings.
Interdisciplinary programs available.
Seminars, speakers and workshops.
Summer research experience at off-campus laboratories.
Awards for outstanding work.
Access to state-of-the-art computers and equipment for research projects.

FACULTY RESEARCH INTERESTS

Biology

Dr. W. Boto Signals for Trans-Activation of Latent HIV-1 Genome.
Dr. P. Broderick Ministure Sensors detect biochemical mechanisms of behavior;
treatment strategies for brain disease.
Dr. S. Cosloy Genetics of Heme Biosynthesis in E. Coli.
Dr. J. Gallagher Molecular Evolution of Marine Protists.
Dr. S. Govind Single Transduction in Drosophila development and immunity.
Dr. J. Guyden A Study of Thymic Nurse Cells.
Dr. S. Hoskins Thyroid Hommone-lnduced Neuronal Differentiation.
Dr. K. Hubbard Regulation of Gene Expression During Cellular Senescence and Immortalization.
Dr. J. Lee Surface Antigens of Endosymbiotic Diatoms.
Dr. D. Lemons Themmal Modulation and Heat Transfer in the Mammalian Microcirculation.
Dr. C. Moore Genetic and Cellular Control of Anticancer Bleomycins.
Dr. G. Simmons Molecular Evolution of Transposable Element and Regulatory Genes in Drosophila.
Dr. T. Venkatesh Molecular Genetics of Neural Development.
Dr. J. Wallman Role of Vision in the Etiology of Axial Myopia.

Biochemistry

Dr. C. Calhoun The Gene for Human 3-Galactosidase-A.
Dr. M. Fishman Interaction of Anthraquinones with DNA.
Dr. C. Russell Heme Biosynthesis: C5 Pathway to Aminolevulinate.
Dr. H. Schulz Metabolism of Unsaturated and Hydroxy Fatty Acids
Dr. S. Simms Biochemical Studies of Protein Methylation.
Dr. M. Steinberg Protease Inhibitor Effects in Epithelial Transformation.

Physical and Analytical Chemistry

Dr. R. Birke Redox Chemistry of Vitamin B12 Derivatives.
Dr. M. Green A Study of lon Transport in the Membrane Solution-lnteface.
Dr. J. Lombardi Enhanced Raman Effect at the Electrode Solution-lnterface.
Dr. A. Turk Activated Carbon System for Air Purification.

Organic Chemistry

Dr. T. Axenrod NMR and Environmental Applications of Polymer-Anchored Cyclodextnns.
Dr. V. Balogh-Nair Synthetic Compounds to Probe Molecular Events in Biology.

Physics

Dr. R. Callender Resonance Raman Studies of Rhodopsin and Related Pigments
Dr. M. Gunner Computer modeling of protein; experiments on the basic reactions in photosynthesis.