Former Harvard University professor John Rinn is a Leslie Orgel professor of RNA science at the University of Colorado (UC), Boulder. More specifically, John Rinn is a faculty member of the Interdisciplinary Quantitative (IQ) Biology PhD program offered through the institution’s BioFrontiers Institute.
The IQ Biology PhD Certificate at UC Boulder is designed to teach engineering, life sciences, applied mathematics, and computer science students the interdisciplinary quantitative skills they need to enable effective collaboration in academia and industry. Students also gain the competencies necessary for well-rounded research and gain in-depth knowledge of fields outside their core competencies.
During their coursework, students participate in several diverse learning programs. For example, they rotate through three different labs where they learn two or more disciplines in their first year. They also complete coursework to address any knowledge gaps in interdisciplinary topics like quantitative optical imaging. Finally, they attend idea exchanges and work on team projects, as well as boot camps offering short interdisciplinary courses on a variety of topics.
Focused on professional development, IQ Biology also offers internship opportunities in top biotechnology companies, national labs, and, business organizations while promoting participation in outreach activities.
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