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.
Developing outstanding science and scientists to solve critical biological questions of the world.
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Seminars
April 16, 2026 – 4:00pm
159 Boyer Hall
MBI Thursday Research Seminar |William Mair, PhD | Hosted by Lena Pernas and Sebastian Kriemendahl
“Metabolic Flexibility and Healthy Aging”
April 16, 2026 – 5pm-6:30pm
CHS 23-105
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“DGSOM and JCCC/ Faculty Development Lecture Series - Mentorship in Action: Building the Future of Research”
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Clark Lab
Goldstein Lab
Siekhaus Lab
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