Our academic mission is to provide world-class research training for our postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduate students. The Research Education & Training Center offers educational enrichment services including professional development, mentoring and career exploration. During their tenure, trainees have the opportunity to travel, publish in high impact journals and collaborate with investigators to develop new treatments and cures.
Train on the cutting-edge of research and join our thriving postdoc association.
Earn your PhD through our joint program with local universities.
Earn your PhD through our unique program that combines basic science and medical knowledge.
Explore a career in biomedical research with hands-on experience in one of our labs.
Learn basic laboratory skills and scientific methodology in biomedical research. This program is open to seniors from the Cleveland School of Science & Medicine.
Lerner Research Institute is at the forefront of discovery, with our scientists working to uncover novel biological pathways and develop new medical devices, diagnostics and therapies for cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, brain and eye diseases, and diseases of the inflammation and immune systems.
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Dr. Grund joins third class of fellows in the Supporting Multidisciplinary Achievement in Respiratory Research Training (SMARRT) program
Dr. Toney joins Multidisciplinary Achievement in Respiratory Research Training (SMARRT) program
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