Interdisciplinary Biomedical Exploration
PIBBS serves as the entry point for interdisciplinary PhD programs at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. These PhD programs span multiple departments and emphasize diverse approaches to contemporary biomedical research. Comprising faculty from Keck School of Medicine, USC School of Pharmacy, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, PIBBS provides a comprehensive platform for health-related research.

Prospective Students
PIBBS is designed for students who are interested in earning a PhD in the biomedical sciences in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. In addition to providing students with rigorous training toward the PhD degrees, PIBBS provides an opportunity to explore a wide range of research interest, through laboratory rotations and core courses that provide a solid biomedical foundation.

Our PhD Programs
The goal of PIBBS is to recruit top caliber Ph.D. students in the biomedical and biological sciences to USC and to guide them in the identification of a mentor, lab, and research project that will provide rigorous scientific training, an outstanding Ph.D. thesis, and a strong foundation for a variety of science-related careers. The following interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs are part of PIBBS.

Student Resources
PIBBS students are part of the larger families of the Keck School of Medicine and of USC. Students receive consistent support to help ensure their academic careers are successful.

Contact
Programs in Biomedical and Biological Sciences
1975 Zonal Avenue, KAM 409
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9031
Student Services Advisors
PhD Programs
Domonique Walker
(323) 442‑0400
domoniqg@usc.edu
PIBBS Program
Anna Aleksanyan
(323) 442‑1609
annaalek@usc.edu