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CELL BIOLOGY

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Doctoral ResearchCIP: 26.0401

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Locations

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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0110

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningScienceMonitoringOperations MonitoringInstructingLearning StrategiesQuality Control AnalysisMathematicsTime ManagementCoordinationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageBiologyMathematicsChemistryComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementProduction and ProcessingPsychologyEngineering and TechnologyDesignPhysics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingNear VisionCategory FlexibilitySpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasArm-Hand SteadinessSpeech RecognitionSelective AttentionFlexibility of ClosureFinger DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

  • Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
  • Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
  • Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
  • Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes or cryostats.
  • Select and maintain controls for stains.
  • Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and
  • Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
  • Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
  • Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics labora
  • Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides thr
  • Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
  • Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
  • Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
  • Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine pres
  • Conduct blood typing and antibody screening.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biolo
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instructio
  • Write letters of recommendation for students.
  • Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
  • Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments f
  • Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, a
  • Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance s
  • Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode
  • Teach epidemiology to students in public health programs.
  • Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
  • Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the re
  • Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
  • Inventory and order lab supplies.
  • Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working
  • Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene ex
  • Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientif
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
  • Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
  • Write grant applications to obtain funding.
  • Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific pro
  • Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project r
  • Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
  • Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
  • Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
  • Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima
  • Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
  • Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
  • Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
  • Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
  • Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGeographic information systemSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareMedical softwareWord processing softwareElectronic mail softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareData mining softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareLabel making softwareExpert system softwareMap creation softwareOperating system softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base management system softwarePortal server softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing softwareDocument management software

Tools

Anti-roll platesAutomated coverslippersAutomated tissue sectioning systemsBack sledge microtomesClinical freezing microtomesCryostat microtomesCytocentrifugesDesktop computersDrying ovensElectronic laboratory balancesHistology diamond knivesHistology glass knivesIncubatorsKnife sharpenersLabel printersAnalytical balancesAutoclavesAutomatic coverslippersAutomatic slide stainersAutomatic tissue processorsBeakersCentrifuge tubesCentrifugesCompound light microscopesConfocal microscopesConical flasksDigital camerasDistilled water units1 ml pipettes10 ml pipettes

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Histotechnologists29-2011.04
  • Cytotechnologists29-2011.02
  • Cytogenetic Technologists29-2011.01
  • Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists29-2011.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
  • Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1042.00
  • Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists19-1042.00
  • Epidemiologists19-1041.00
  • Biologists19-1029.04
  • Geneticists19-1029.03
  • Molecular and Cellular Biologists19-1029.02
  • Bioinformatics Scientists19-1029.01
  • Biological Scientists, All Other19-1029.00
  • Water Resource Specialists11-9121.02
  • Clinical Research Coordinators11-9121.01
  • Natural Sciences Managers11-9121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Research)

  • Histology program strategic direction — set departmental goals, standards, and resource plans for a high-volume histopathology laboratory aligned with institutional priorities.
  • Novel protocol innovation — lead validation and implementation of cutting-edge tissue processing and staining technologies, authoring standard operating procedures adopted lab-wide.
  • Quality management system leadership — design and oversee a comprehensive QA/QC framework encompassing instrument performance, reagent control, and regulatory audit readiness.
  • Workforce development and mentorship — develop training curricula and competency assessment programs that elevate emerging and developing histotechnologists across the department.
  • Cross-functional pathology integration — collaborate with pathologists, molecular diagnostics, and surgical teams to optimize specimen handling pathways that improve diagnostic accuracy.
  • Regulatory and accreditation stewardship — represent the laboratory during CAP and CLIA inspections, leading corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Laboratory information systems governance — direct the configuration and optimization of LIS and database platforms to ensure accurate, efficient specimen data management at scale.
  • Budget and operational accountability — manage procurement, equipment lifecycle planning, and staffing allocations to sustain laboratory performance within fiscal constraints.
  • Research and scholarly contribution — lead applied histology research projects and disseminate findings through presentations and publications to advance the profession.
  • Organizational culture and integrity — model and institutionalize values of accuracy, dependability, and intellectual curiosity that define laboratory excellence and patient safety outcomes.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
76%
Placement Rate
66%