Laboratory Rotations

Three laboratory rotations are required of each student. Rotations are intended to assist the student in selecting a lab and mentor for thesis research and to provide an opportunity for the student to participate in a variety of research activities available within the Program.

Exposure to the research interests of faculty will be presented during the Sept/Oct Meet the Faculty series. Rotations are typically 8-10 weeks in duration, but may be longer during a period in which the student is actively engaged in course work. 

Rotations should be no longer than 3 months in duration. Under special circumstances a student may be permitted to do fewer than 3 lab rotations (e.g., in a case where the student has entered the Program with a Masters degree). More than 3 rotations are available to students who desire additional lab exposures prior to selecting a thesis lab. 

Students are expected to do all three rotations with Pharmacology PhD Program faculty.    All rotations must be pre-approved before the student begins the rotation by the Director of the Pharmacology PhD Program. 

updated 7/2025