shaping contemporary biomedical research with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology and quantitative biology.
since 1890, cold spring harbor laboratory (cshl) has been a global leader in research and education. the international scientific community at cshl provides a unique and stimulating atmosphere for doctoral research—an environment where students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty work side-by-side. the school of biological sciences was founded on the belief that with well thought-out mechanisms, enthusiastic involvement of faculty, and highly motivated students, an innovative curriculum could be provided that would allow students to earn a doctoral degree in a shorter time than in traditional programs without compromising the quality of their training. the curriculum is designed to train students to become scholars and independent thinkers.