Tulane Biomedical Sciences vs UMD - Molecular Medicine

[PHDsciences]

Hey all,

I'm trying to decide between enrolling in Tulane's Biomedical Sciences program and UMD - Baltimore's Molecular Medicine program for Fall 2016. I would like to focus on cancer genetics, but realize that people do switch their focus once beginning these programs. I liked the professors more at Tulane and was more interested in their research, but UMD is ranked higher. Do school rankings matter much in research? If anyone has any insight into either of these two programs, any advice would be welcome. Thanks

[PHDsciences]

Additionally, I strongly prefer the classes offered by UMD versus Tulane. Is it more important to have a program with coursework that fits my interests or professor research that fits my interest?