The Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology advances our knowledge of life on earth at the cellular and molecular levels. Our mission is to educate the next generation of scholars, professionals, and citizens of the world by fully integrating our students into cutting-edge research activities, including hands-on participation in the process of scientific discovery. Our faculty conducts research with a variety of models including Arabidopsis, Drosophila, zebrafish, mouse and stem cells to address the most pressing problems in biology, health and sustainability.
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Congratulations Dr. Hanna Mikkola and Julia Aguade Gorgorio! Scientists identify ‘missing piece’ required for blood stem cell self-renewal.
June 10, 2024
Congratulations! Recipients of 2024 Life Science Excellence Awards
June 4, 2024
Congratulations! Elsa Couvillon recipient of 2023-2024 Kristen Hanson Memorial Scholarship
March 5, 2024
Seminars
October 31, 2024 – 4:00PM - 5:00PM
159 Boyer Hall
MBI Thursday Research Seminar | Peter Tontonoz, MD, PhD | Hosted by Elizabeth Tarling
“Lipid Transport in Physiology and Disease”
November 1, 2024 – 11am - noon
BSRB, room 483
CRSHE Seminar Series with Dr. Veena Sangkhae
“Iron Pathobiology in Pregnancy”
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