PhD Program Brochure
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Special research schools

Umbrella structures for doctoral training across all research areas at the MDC

PhD researchers looking for advanced, topic-specific training may enroll in one of our special research schools, which offer specialized lectures, seminars and collaborations with international partners.

The MDC offers the following specialized programs in natural sciences and bioinformatics:

Older Programs:

 

 

 

MDC-NYU Program Coordinator

Dr. Grietje Krabbe
Building 101 BIMSB-MDC (Berlin-Mitte)
Room 2.01
Phone: +49 30 9406 4329
grietje.krabbe@mdc-berlin.de

 

 

 

SignGene Program Coordinator

Dr. Hanna Singer
Building 84 (Berlin-Buch)
Room 1015
Phone: +49 30 9406 4205
hanna.singer@mdc-berlin.de

 

HEIBRiDS Program Coordinator

PD Dr. Eirini Kouskoumvekaki
Building 84 (Berlin-Buch)
Room 1014
Phone: +49 30 9406 4263

BIMSB (Berlin-Mitte)
Room 2.01
Tel. +49 30 9406 1359
Mobile +49 160 9658 6637
eirini.kouskoumvekaki@mdc-berlin.de

 

 

 

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