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13 March 2025
Stowers scientists discover new mechanisms for mobilizing neural crest cells during development
The findings deepen our understanding of craniofacial conditions and may have implications for cancer metastasis.
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The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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This weekend marks the beginning of the GSSIMR recruitment process for the 2020-21 academic year. Each predoctoral candidate visiting the Stowers Institute will have the opportunity to present their research, meet individually with faculty members, tour the Institute, and talk with current predoctoral researchers.
This weekend marks the beginning of the GSSIMR recruitment process for the 2020-21 academic year. Each predoctoral candidate visiting the Stowers Institute will have the opportunity to present their research, meet individually with faculty members, tour the Institute, and talk with current predoctoral researchers.
Any interview process can be a stressful one, and no one knows that better than the people who have gone through it. Current predoctoral researcher Tatiana Gaitan recommends researching the labs and investigators ahead of time, getting plenty of rest, and talking with as many people as you can. Her colleague Sarah Gilmour adds, “Ask as many questions as you can, especially when you get to talk to current students.” When it comes to answering questions, Predoc Kaelan Brennan recommends letting your excitement for science show. “If you speak from a place of passion, it really helps keep the nerves and makes one feel more comfortable,” he says.
What kind of questions might come your way? Gilmour says to have a quick response ready for some common questions including:
For more tips on preparing for a grad school interview, check out these key questions.
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13 March 2025
The findings deepen our understanding of craniofacial conditions and may have implications for cancer metastasis.
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12 March 2025
Students are encouraged to appreciate the beauty of nature so that they never lose the joy of doing science.
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07 March 2025
Graduate students bring an infectious energy and an open mind—approaching problems with curiosity, determination, and fresh perspectives.
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25 February 2025
Erika Pinto, a predoctoral researcher at the Stowers Graduate School, takes us inside the Sankari Lab, highlighting the intricate relationship between plants and bacteria—and the potential for applications in human health and agriculture.
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