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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Congratulations! Elsa Couvillon recipient of 2023-2024 Kristen Hanson Memorial Scholarship
March 5, 2024
UCLA-led research lays the groundwork for developing improved therapies for treatment-resistant prostate tumors
December 12, 2023
Congratulations! Melissa Kosty and Tyler Buckley recipient of the George G. & Betsy H. Laties Graduate Fellowship
November 13, 2023
From UCLA Health: Researchers uncover critical clues about the origin of heart arrhythmias
September 28, 2023
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