For 50 years, the Vagelos Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences has provided innovative training in cutting-edge research to bright young people aspiring to careers in the life sciences. The goal of the program is to develop the next generation of leaders in the biological and biomedical sciences. WashU provides state-of-the-art scientific facilities, and the Division's structure empowers students through a carefully crafted combination of coursework, mentoring, and research experiences. Washington University consistently ranks in the nation's top five in federal funding for biomedical research, and several of the Division's 12 bioscience graduate programs are among the country's top 10.