For graduate students in the Ph.D. program, the Nutrition Training Program at CWRU is broad-based, and interdisciplinary in all aspects of metabolic processes. Training is provided by members of the faculty whose interests are in nutrition, biochemistry and molecular biology. They are engaged in investigations ranging from subcellular studies of metabolic regulation to investigations in humans. See faculty directory for research interests.  The training faculty have their principal appointments in the Departments of Nutrition, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Medicine, Pediatrics and Pharmacology.  All training faculty have well-established research programs supported by research grants.      The faculty believe there are major contributions, beyond those already achieved, that can be made to our understanding of the molecular basis of metabolic processes. They especially believe that the training of individuals towards this goals should utilize an integrated basic science approach.  All first-year Ph.D. students take a comprehensive core course in Cellular and Molecular Biology.   This year-long course consists of six hours of lecture material each week, and is taught cooperatively by several science departments. In addition to the Core Curriculum lectures, first-year students take courses in nutrition and participate in seminar programs and journal clubs.      Most of the remaining courses required by this program will be taken during the second year.   A prime criterion for acceptance of potential trainees to the program is their desire to pursue an academic career in Metabolic and Nutritional Research, or work in an industrial setting.  Full-time graduate students in this program have their tuition waived and receive a competitive stipend. For more information contact Dr. Maria Hatzoglou at: mxh8@cwru.edu  •  See also Medical School Site for BSTP  •  See also Metabolism Training Program