The international Jena School of Molecular Medicine (JSMM) is a graduate school for life science and medical doctorands, who work towards a doctoral degree in different fields of molecular and experimental medicine. It offers an interdisciplinary programme in an inspiring research environment with a unique combination of expertise in molecular and cellular biology, biophotonics, molecular medicine and clinical research. JSMM is a member of the Jena Alliance Life in Focus supported by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, a member of the Jena Graduate Academy and comprises six graduate programmes: