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I work currently work in the field of immuno-oncology and I can chime in that MD Anderson is very well known in the field. Investigators there consistently present at top conferences. It seems you care about how translational the research is, and both MD Anderson and Ohio State are pretty strong in that aspect. It helps if the institution you attend has the same research goals as you do. If you were looking strictly at the research funding/reputation, those two definitely edge out Utah.
University of Utah is certainly has less name recognition, but if your gut is telling you to go there, you might want to explore if it matches all your priorities the best. At the end of the day, thats what really matters.
Best of luck! You will do great things and wonderful research wherever you go,
Biomedical Sciences: PLZ HELP! WashU vs Mount Sinai
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Hi all,
I'm deciding between the following programs and would appreciate any insights people can provide!!
WashU St. Louis Biology and Biomedical Sciences PhD - Developmental, Regenerative, and Stem Cell Biology (DRSCB)
Mount Sinai (ISMMS) Biomedical Sciences PhD - Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells (DRS)
I have a strong interest in studying stem-cell derived cell therapies. I'm definitely more into translational science than basic research. While it seems that WashU is generally more basic science oriented, both institutions have multiple faculty I would be interested in working with. For more context, the fields I want to explore in rotations include immunology/oncology, neurobiology, and maybe kidney/heart regenerative medicine. Here is my pro con list so far
WashU Pro:
WashU Con
Mount Sinai Pro
Mount Sinai Cons
TLDR: I LOVE the science and faculty at Sinai, but don't think I'll love living in NYC on a PhD student budget. I like WashU and could be happy there but am not quite as animated about the science.
Please feel free offer any insights or words of advice! No matter how small