Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Research in the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry includes programs in cancer, diabetes, reproductive biology, structural biology, development, and age-related neurodegenerative diseases. The department offers a Ph.D. degree in the Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology Graduate Concentration. Our students are involved in exciting, cutting-edge research using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. Our faculty mentors support our students in classroom teaching, research projects, communication skills, preparation of manuscripts and fellowship applications, and exposure to grant writing.