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We perform innovative research that drives high-impact discoveries and advancements in areas ranging from perinatal biology to neuroscience, cancer, and beyond.
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Advancing basic science investigation and enhancing patient treatment through ground-breaking research across five centers.

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Offering Master of Science and Ph.D. graduate programs through the Integrated Biomedical Graduate Studies (IBGS) program.

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Graduate programs through Division of Anatomy and Department of Pathology offers a pathologists’ assistant program.

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Loma Linda University earned an R2 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, achieving one of the most coveted national recognitions for its commitment to “high research activity.”

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