Department of Cell Biology By the Numbers
The Department of Cell Biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine recognizes our dynamic and accomplished faculty, researchers, students, and staff.
Cell Biology Facts & Figures
Since our founding in 1961, our department has trained more than 226 graduate students, including 62 M.D./Ph.D.s and 164 Ph.D.s and more than 385 postdoctoral fellows.
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>36M
in extramural research funding
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~50:50
ratio of faculty who conduct basic and translational research
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>225
graduate students trained
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>385
postdoctoral fellows trained
Our Faculty & Staff
Members of the cell biology faculty direct Einstein’s shared facilities and cores and hold cross-appointments in Einstein’s many clinical and basic science departments, centers, and institutes.
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28
tenure track
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32
non-tenure track
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5
emeritus
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6
full-time staff
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18
technical support staff
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4
professional staff for shared facilities, IT, and bioinformatics
Our Students & Trainees
Students and trainees in Einstein’s Department of Cell Biology engage in collaborative research with a focus on molecular mechanisms, gene regulation, and cancer biology, in a highly interactive environment.
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38
graduate students
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34
postdoctoral fellows
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2
other trainees
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4
visiting scholars