Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
United States
Telephone: 626-218-7383
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Linda Petersen
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. https://www.imgs-coh.edu/phd-in-biological-sciences-program/alumni-highlights
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: June 27, 2025
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 2001
Undergraduate FTE: 0
Graduate FTE: 106
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. Proprietary with parent/board
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. https://www.cityofhope.org/education/irell-and-manella-graduate-school-of-biological-sciences/phd-in-biological-sciences-program/academic-program
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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| Role | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Markus Kalkum | Director of Ph.D. Administration and Admissions, ALO | mkalkum@coh.org |
| Board of Directors Chair | Steve Fink | Chair of the Board, Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope | cmarquez@coh.org |
| Chief Academic Officer | David Ann | Dean | dann@coh.org |
| Chief Executive Officer | Robert Stone | Chief Executive Officer | rstone@coh.org |
| Chief Financial Officer | Jo Ann Escasa-Haigh | Chief Business Officer, City of Hope | jescasahaigh@coh.org |
| Director Institutional Research | John Carpten | Chief Scientific Officer; Director of the Beckman Research Institute | jcarpten@coh.org |
| OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03592400 | Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Scie | Duarte | Main Campus | Active |
| Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | Research Doctorate | 1994 | On-Site |
| Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs | Masters | 2022 | On-Site |
| Master of Science in Translational Medicine | Masters | 2018 | On-Site |
| Master of Science in Translational Medicine | Masters | 2023 | On-Site |
| PhD in Translational Medicine (PhDTM) | Research Doctorate | 2020 | On-Site |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2027 | Interim Report |
| Fall | 2034 | Offsite Review |
| Spring | 2035 | Accreditation Visit |