Developing outstanding science and scientists to solve critical biological questions of the world.

Developing outstanding science and scientists to solve critical biological questions of the world.

Hartenstein Lab (Jaison Omoto)

Drosophila larval brain. Neuropil glia in green.

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.

News

UCLA scientists uncover limits of metabolic flexibility in a skin cancer- suggesting new approaches for treatment

November 5, 2024

George G. & Betsy H. Laties Graduate Fellowship

September 5, 2024

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

  • Excellence in Research, Full Professor – Hilary Coller
  • Excellence in Research, Associate Professor – Andrew Goldstein

June 4, 2024

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