Christopher Runyan
Hometown: Indianopolis, IN
Graduated from: Brigham Young University
Year of entry: 2003
Research: I'm studying the murine primordial germ cell. Specifically, the role of Steel factor on germ cell survival and migration, and the mechanisms of death of ectopic and mismigratory germ cells.
Why did you decide to come to Cincinnati?
I chose Cincinnati on the strength of UC's MD/PhD program and the good environment for raising a family.
Why would you recommend this program to others?
The research environment at Cincinnati Children's is highly collaborative. Researchers are always willing to advise and help students. The training here has been constructed to help me learn to think like a scientist.
What have you enjoyed most about the program?
The thing I've enjoyed most about the program are the friendly smiles of the administrative staff.
