CMIB: Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology Graduate Program

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The CMIB program focuses the understanding of how molecular and cellular events integrate into whole-animal systems, knowledge of how appropriate animal models can be used to study human and animal disease.

04/14/2025

We are devastated to share that our former Graduate Program Director, Dr. Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan, passed away last week. Vilma was one of the main forces behind the creation of the CMIB program and served as director from its inception until 2019.

Vilma was a force of nature within MSU CVM—a fierce and devoted mentor, and a wise, compassionate colleague. She offered every visitor coffee. She embraced her students and trainees as family—celebrating their milestones, standing by them in difficult moments, and ensuring everyone was well-fed. She expected the best from those around her because she believed deeply in their potential. She made us better—sharper thinkers, kinder leaders, and more confident versions of ourselves. She had a way of making each person feel seen and valued—and of making MSU CVM a warmer, more connected community.

Our thoughts are with the entire CMIB community, as well as everyone who knew and loved Vilma, particularly her beloved husband, Suat, and their son, Jonathan, whom she cherished beyond words.

03/24/2023

Kyan Thelen defends her dissertation on Thursday, April 13 at 9:00 in the CVM Cafeteria/via zoom.

03/24/2023

Evan Brenner defends his dissertation on Monday, April 10 at noon in the Buchanan Room/via zoom.

Under the Microscope | Miguel Chirivi Gonzalez

02/09/2023

Look what's in "MSU Today" !

Under the Microscope | Miguel Chirivi Gonzalez As part of MSU's Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology Graduate Program, Miguel's research examines mechanisms of fat breakdown to help prevent diseas...

03/08/2022

Here is a nod to International Women's day with a celebration of women making history in the field of chemistry. 58% of the CMIB students are wonderful women working and training to be the next generation of leaders in their fields. Can't wait to see what they achieve in the future!