The Graduate School in Biomedical Sciences of the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute has been recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001. This status is an affiliation with the Commission awarded for a maximum period of four years. Candidacy is an indication that the institution is progressing towards Accreditation. Candidacy is not Accreditation and does not ensure eventual Accreditation.