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Since 2016, the �鶹��Ѱ�����Biophysics program has trained 71 NIH-funded trainees, 24 CU-funded trainees, and 6 affiliates. Our trainees are extremely successful:

• 100% of NIH-supported trainees have earned graduate degrees 
  • (87.5% PhD/certificate and 12.5% MS)
• The average time to completion of a PhD is 5.6 years
• PhD graduates average 4 total publications and 2 first-author publications
• 100% of PhD graduates secured postdoctoral or science-related employment after graduation 

Above graphic by Eric Parrish.

Clair Huffine (PhD 2025, Biochemistry)

Science Illustrator at Insight Illustrations LLC

“As for the program, the training was invaluable, it really helped me build the analytical and communication skills I use every day to explain complex science through my work.”

Kevin Dean (PhD 2013, Biochemistry)

Assistant Professor at Univ of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

“I would just say that the Biophysics Program at �鶹��Ѱ�����gave me incredible perspective in diverse domains of chemistry, and I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of it. It greatly broadened my perspective, which I continue to rely on till this day scientifically.”

Meagan Nakamoto (PhD 2019, Biochemistry)

Senior Scientific Lead in Exploratory Research (Oncology) at Eli Lilly

“The biophysics training grant program was instrumental in helping me to develop deep critical thinking skills. The exposure to the wide range of different types of experiments/biological questions and the opportunity to ask questions to folks who specialized in those diverse areas also was helpful towards thinking more broadly, as well as towards being able to confidently communicate science.”

Cole DeForest (PhD 2011, Chemical & Biological Engineering)

Professor & Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, Dept of Chemical Engineering at University of Washington

“The Biophysics Training Program pushed me well beyond the boundaries of my traditional Chemical Engineering training, introducing me to new ways of thinking and analytical methods that my research lab still relies on today. Presenting at the Biophysics Supergroup meetings and connecting with visiting seminar speakers at such an early career stage gave me a level of critical, cross-disciplinary feedback that I had not received elsewhere.”

Dan Adams (PhD 2014, MCDB)

Senior Director, Head of Early Discovery at Montai Therapeutics

“Throughout my career in drug discovery, the breadth and rigor of the scientific approaches I encountered in the �鶹��Ѱ�����Biophysics training program have continued to serve me well. In particular, what was most impactful to me was the interdisciplinary nature of the program and of biophysics as a field of study. My experience working with diverse researchers at �鶹��Ѱ�����taught me that the divisions between cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and physics are false boundaries; divided more by vocabulary than by the scientific questions they pursue. During my time at CU, I learned through collaborative research projects that embracing new technologies alongside experimental and theoretical approaches makes it possible to achieve much more impactful progress on difficult research questions. I have continued to work at the interface of these disciplines to bring together diverse scientists, which has been both one of the most enjoyable and productive aspects of my career thus far. I remember my time at �鶹��Ѱ�����fondly for this reason and attribute much of my success to this aspect of my training.”