"Molecular and Cell Biology" Master Degree Program

Major:
Molecular and Cell Biology, MSc (06.03.01)

Qualification:
Molecular Biologist, Genetic and Cellular Engineering Specialist

Molecular and cellular biology is currently the most rapidly advancing field among all sciences; this is exactly where the majority of groundbreaking discoveries are made.

Our instructors are practicing scientists with extensive experience in leading international research centers and companies. Backed up by the state-of-the-art equipment at the Center for Genomic Regenerative Medicine, equipped with the latest technology, your education will be modern, broad, and practical.

Curriculum Duration:
2 years

Tuition Fee:
330 000 Rub/year

Language of Instructon:
English (for the whole duration of education)

Admission Requirements:
BSc in Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, or related education in Life Science
Motivational Essay
CV

• Embrace innovative learning: experience project-based education that empowers you to tackle real-world challenges head-on, preparing you for success in today's dynamic world.

• Join our projects: be the part of groundbreaking projects in medical biotechnology, where your skills and passion can make a real difference in shaping the future of healthcare

• Access world-class facilities: study at the Department of Medical Biology and Biotechnology and the Center for Genomic and Regenerative Medicine, cutting-edge laboratories equipped with the latest technology for trailblazing research and development in medicine and pharmaceuticals.

With us, You will master:

• Methods for analyzing the structure and properties of biopolymers, mass spectrometry, and biophysical techniques for studying molecular interactions;

• Technologies for molecular cloning, sequencing, big data analysis, and bioinformatics;

• Principles and approaches of synthetic biology, genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technologies, and genome editing;

• Modern methods of optical, electron, and atomic force microscopy, flow cytometry, automated quantitative microscopy, molecular hybridization of nucleic acids, and immunochemical analysis;

• Cellular and tissue engineering technologies based on the cultivation of living cells, the application of biocompatible implantable materials, stem cell bioengineering, and the creation of bioartificial organs and tissues.

Core Subjects:

Molecular and Cell Biology • Neurobiology • Immunology • Biomedical Cell Technologies • Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis • Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology • Molecular Bioengineering • Molecular and Cellular Diagnostic Methods • Biostatistics • Modeling and Big Data Analysis in Biology • Bioinformatics • Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics

Head of the Programme:

Vadim V. Kumeiko, PhD Head of the Department of Medical Biology and Biotechnology Head of the Laboratory of Biomedical Cell Technologies Deputy Director of the School of Medicine and Life Sciences. kumeyko.vv@dvfu.ru

Leading Professors:

	Maksim Shevtsov MD, PhD, Professor, specializing in molecular oncology, molecular and cellular biology, and biomedical nanosystems, with extensive experience in leading research centers in Russia and Germany.
	Yevgeny Balakirev PhD, Professor of the Department of Medical Biology and Biotechnology, leading researcher at the NSCMB FEB RAS, renowned geneticist, author of numerous publications, with vast experience of international scientific projects.
	Anna Stenkova PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the DNA Diagnostics Laboratory, specializes in molecular genetics of microorganisms and human genetics.
	Nikita Shved PhD, Associate Professor, specializes in protein biochemistry, cell biology, and cellular engineering, as well as robotic technologies for cell culture and analysis.
	Andrey Grinchenko PhD, Associate Professor, specializes in protein biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics methods, and big data analysis.
	Maria Khandy PhD, Associate Professor, specializes in plant biotechnology, with experience working in leading centers from Moscow to the Far East.
	Nikolay Goncharov PhD, Associate Professor, fellow of the European Molecular Biology Organization specializes in genetic engineering and chromosomal instability, trained at the National Cancer Institute (NIH), USA.

Career Prospects:

• Pharmaceutical companies developing new drugs using genetic, molecular, and cellular bioengineering methods.

• Biotechnology companies developing new biosystems, equipment, and technologies.

• Advanced R&D centers of biomedical companies.

• Institutes and research centers of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

• High-tech clinics and medical centers.

• Medical and biological institutions.

Our Partners:

• R-Pharm Group – Russia’s leader in research, development, and production of pharmaceuticals, laboratory equipment, and medical devices.

• GEROPHARM - a national manufacturer of biotechnological products, ensuring the pharmaceutical security of Russia.

• Biocad - modern pharmaceutical and biotechnological production company, also involved in preclinical and clinical research.

• A.V. Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

• Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences