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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UCLA scientists uncover limits of metabolic flexibility in a skin cancer- suggesting new approaches for treatment
November 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
June 4, 2024
Seminars
February 6, 2025 – 4:00PM - 5:00PM
159 Boyer Hall
MBI Thursday Research Seminar | Miriam Goodman, PhD | Hosted by Ruhi Patel
“TINY CHEMICAL DETECTIVES: C. ELEGANS AS AN ENGINE FOR SMALL MOLECULE SCREENING AND DISCOVERY FOR NEUROSCIENCE”
February 13, 2025 – 4:00PM - 5:00PM
159 Boyer Hall
MBI Thursday Research Seminar | John Rubinstein, PhD | Hosted by Tamir Gonen
“CRYO-EM OF PROTON PUMPS IN THE MAMMALIAN BRIAN”
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