Careers and education

Dr. Passos with a Ph.D. student in the lab. Mentorship in action

The lab supports future leaders in aging research through mentorship, collaboration and scientific discovery.

Research opportunities for prospective and current students are available in the Cell and Molecular Aging Lab. Dr. Passos' lab is strongly committed to training the next generation of researchers in aging biology.

Dr. Passos previously directed the T32 Postdoctoral Training Program for Research on Aging at Mayo Clinic. He has mentored Ph.D. students and master's and undergraduate trainees. Through this sustained commitment to mentorship and education, the lab contributes to developing future leaders in the field of aging research — several of whom now lead their own independent labs.

Students may apply through these Mayo Clinic programs:

  • Residencies and fellowships. The Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education has more than 1,500 trainees and offers nearly 300 programs in virtually every medical specialty, including aging-related research.
  • Clinician-Investigator Training Program. The Clinician-Investigator Training Program provides two years of mentored research training in a Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education clinical residency or fellowship, including aging-related research.

For additional information, contact Dr. Passos.