Training and Education

Graduate students and research fellows interested in the mechanisms and biology of age-related neurodegenerative disorders as well as translation of knowledge toward biomarker and drug development are welcome to apply for research training positions. Individuals should send a cover letter detailing prior research experiences and accomplishments as well as a brief summary of interests along with a curriculum vitae and two or three references.

Email inquiries to:

Wolfdieter Springer, Ph.D.

The Translational Cell Biology of Parkinson's Disease Laboratory participates in several educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.

Mayo graduate students are awarded guaranteed five-year internal fellowships with full tuition, stipend and benefits. Candidates interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. program in biomedical research at Mayo Clinic should contact the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

The laboratory has hosted undergraduate students through the following research training programs: