Programs in Biomedical and Biological Sciences (PIBBS)

PIBBS serves as the entry point for interdisciplinary PhD programs at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. These PhD programs span multiple departments and emphasize diverse approaches to contemporary biomedical research. Comprising faculty from Keck School of Medicine, USC School of Pharmacy, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, PIBBS provides a comprehensive platform for health-related research.

The goal of PIBBS is to recruit top caliber Ph.D. students in the biomedical and biological sciences to USC and to guide them in the identification of a mentor, lab, and research project that will provide rigorous scientific training, an outstanding Ph.D. thesis, and a strong foundation for a variety of science-related careers. The following interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs are part of PIBBS.