The Molecular and Cellular Biology program features faculty from chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering departments at 91原创. Explore their profiles and research areas.
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program
Students in the graduate program in Molecular & Cellular Biology explore interdisciplinary approaches to solving key problems in molecular and cellular biology.
This is an interdisciplinary program committed to providing students with one-on-one faculty mentoring and cutting-edge scientific, education, and research opportunities in molecular and cellular biology.
The program offers the Ph.D. in a broad range of areas in molecular and cellular biology catered to student and faculty interests:
- Ph.D. in MCB and Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Ph.D. in MCB and Biological Sciences
- Ph.D. in MCB and Plant Biology
A core curriculum has been developed with course offerings in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Plant Biology, and Computer Science, with access to world-class research facilities. MCB graduate students are also eligible to earn a graduate certificate in Bioinformatics during their study at 91原创.
Molecular & Cellular Biology Researchers in the News
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Discovering New Violet Species in VirginiaProfessor of Environmental and Plant Biology Harvey Ballard recently discovered several new species of violets in the mountains of Virginia, including one that grows in a range smaller than the size of our campus.
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The Definitive Text on Freshwater Red AlgaeDr. Professor Morgan Vis specializes in freshwater red algae. She has described more than 30 red algae species, and even had a new species (Anagnostidinema visiae) and entire genus (Visia) named after her by colleagues.
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Plastic from Plants?A multi-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant helps Drs. Katherine Cimatu and Michael Held explore plant polymer scaffolding in search for fossil fuel replacements. They're investigating biopolymers known as extensins found in plant cell walls and crucial for growth, defense and structure.