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Dissertation Topics for PhD in Biology

Explore the cutting edge of molecular biology, neuroscience, and systems biology in Caltech’s doctoral biology program.

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The PhD in Biology at Caltech prepares students for research in cellular, genetic, and computational biology. Below are high-impact dissertation topics tailored to emerging areas in life science and biotech.

📘 Suggested Dissertation Topics

CRISPR-Based Genome Editing for Disease Models

Neural Circuit Mapping in Mouse Models of Behavior

Single-Cell RNA Sequencing to Study Stem Cell Differentiation

Epigenetic Regulation in Embryonic Development

Synthetic Biology Approaches for Gene Circuit Engineering

Mechanisms of Protein Folding and Misfolding in Neurodegeneration

Computational Modeling of Cellular Signaling Pathways

Bioinformatics Pipelines for Cancer Genomics

Live-Cell Imaging of Mitochondrial Dynamics

Optogenetic Control of Neural Activity

Developmental Patterning in Drosophila Embryogenesis

Immune Cell Profiling Using Single-Cell Proteomics

Molecular Mechanisms of Circadian Rhythms

Genetic Basis of Antibiotic Resistance in Pathogens

Systems-Level Analysis of Metabolic Networks in Yeast

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