The La Jolla biomedical community is home to a cadre of talented and innovative researchers who investigate a spectrum of topics, ranging from mechanisms of signal transduction to phenomena such as phantom limb pain. Trainees have the option to rotate through labs either on or off campus at one of the several affiliated research institutes. The variety and quality of the science in the San Diego area provide opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Moreover, the proximity of the UC San Diego hospital system speeds the bench-to-beside translation of research discoveries. Students in the MSTP can select from the following PhD graduate programs:
Additional research sites are: