The Department of Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology focuses on the basic mechanisms that regulate cell differentiation and function. These studies are performed in a variety of model organisms including Arabidopsis, Drosophila, zebrafish and mouse. The central objective of the Department is to advance our disciplines by combining efforts in research and teaching. Undergraduate and graduate students are fully integrated in our research activities and participate hands-on in the process of discovery.

upcoming seminar

May/18/2012
Alexander Hoffman
"Post-Genomic Immunology: Models for Experimentation and for Data Analysis"
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departmental news

04/20/2012
PROFESSOR JAMES LAKE ELECTED TO AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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