Benchmark Papers

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Discussion of current literature on molecular, cellular and developmental biology. IBIOS 572 Benchmark Papers (2) This is a required course for all CDB graduate students during their second fall semester. It will be team taught using papers selected by the participating faculty members. One to few paper(s) on a specific topic will be assigned each week prior to the meeting between a faculty and the students. The students will read the papers, and then come to the meeting ready for discussion. The faculty member will moderate and guide the discussion, including asking questions, pointing out key aspects that might be missed by students, and giving time to those students who have not had a chance to speak.