The College of Graduate Studies is committed to the graduate training of biomedical research scienti
06/05/2026
Your white coat is more than just lab gear—it represents your commitment to integrity, ethical research, and the pursuit of truth through science. Congratulations on this important step forward for our first year PhD and Master students!
05/13/2026
Meet Daniel, a Master of Science in Biomedical Science student!
In the lab, Daniel is preparing experiments to study how pancreatic islets respond to oxidative stress. His research focuses on peroxiredoxin, an enzyme that acts like a protective shield for these cells. When that shield becomes overwhelmed, it can disrupt normal cell function, providing important insight into how diabetes develops at the cellular level.
After graduation, Daniel plans to pursue medical school with the goal of bridging laboratory research and clinical practice to provide more informed, evidence-based care for future patients.
05/05/2026
Today is MUSC Day! Support MUSC and the incredible research happening across our campus. Every gift—no matter the size—makes a real difference.
Even $1 helps support our programs, empowers our students, and fuel discoveries. If you are able, consider giving today to The College of Graduate Studies! Link in bio!
Meet Skylar, third year PhD in the .jrink lab! Her research focuses on how binge alcohol consumption alters the brain in ways that can turn casual drinking into something more excessive. Her goal is to understand which pathways are involved, so she can find safe, non-invasive neuromodulation techniques that can prevent alcohol use disorder.
🎥: biorender.com
04/27/2026
Ready to level up your career? 🚀
We’re offering Career Boost Sessions on multiple days with two different time options—so you can get the support you need, when you need it.
✨ Drop in with your own agenda or just bring your questions!
Whether you're:
• Trying to boost your resume
• Figuring out how to network effectively
• Applying for jobs and not sure where to start
We’ve got you covered.
No pressure. No long-term commitment. Just real help.
Have questions? Contact [email protected].
Meet Gavin, A third year PhD Candidate in the Neuroscience department in the .jrink lab. During Alcohol Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight his research that studies how chronic stress and alcohol impair the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s major top-down control center, making people more susceptible to developing Alcohol Use Disorder. His goal is to identify new targets for precision medicine that can help patients reclaim control over their lives.
04/18/2026
This isn’t passive learning—it’s career building in motion.
Whether you’re just exploring, zeroing in, or getting job-market ready, this series meets you where you are and helps you level up.
Join our Industry Panel – Find Your Industry Fit on April 22, featuring leaders like Parampal Deol Ph D MBA from , from , Kenyaria Noble from , and Heather Davidson, PhD from Rugen Therapeutics.
It’s Alcohol Awareness Month! Did you know that alcohol is one of the leading causes of preventable death within the United States? And that stress is a key risk factor in the development of alcohol use disorder? Scientists like Katie in the Rinker Lab study the interaction between stress and alcohol using advanced techniques to manipulate genes and test behavior in order to further understand the systems in the brain involved with alcohol addiction.
04/15/2026
Our next Spring Session is April 21!
Don’t miss this interactive session on a defining reality of modern science, where AI speeds up inference and human judgment determines whether knowledge advances or reaches dead ends. This is an interactive session so come curious! Hope to see you there!
April 21 at 9am in BSB 302!
04/14/2026
What a week! Graduate students play such an important role in the institution by pushing boundaries, sparking innovation and driving discovery every day.
Throughout Graduate Student Appreciation Week, the College of Gradate Studies celebrated them with activities all week long—from a potted plant bar, personalized music on the greenway, plenty of wagging tails at “Coffee & Canines”, to a happy hour at the Harbour Club.
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
