Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology, along with Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Microbiology & Environmental Toxicology, and Physics, is participating in a revolution in biomedical science. A broad spectrum of cutting-edge research tools are being employed to tackle problems in key areas that include: the structural and functional role of RNA in regulation of gene expression; chromatin biology and epigenetic control of genes; cell biology of the cytoskeleton and the cell cycle; decisions controlling embryogenesis and organ development; and developmental neurobiology. The insights generated by this research enable new strategies for treatments of aging disorders, birth defects, neurological diseases, cancer, and other human ailments.

Program Details

• Department: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
• Program Type: Major
• Area of Focus: Science & Math

Requirements

Please view the requirements for the major here. For transfers, please note that this is a screening major with additional requirements.

• First Year
• Transfer

Program Contact

Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Program, Sinsheimer Labs, 225

Similar Programs

Program Keywords:

• Cell Biology
• Molecular Genetics
• Premed
• Stem Cells
• Environmental Toxicology

Research Areas

The program focuses on key areas including:

• The structural and functional role of RNA in regulation of gene expression
• Chromatin biology and epigenetic control of genes
• Cell biology of the cytoskeleton and the cell cycle
• Decisions controlling embryogenesis and organ development
• Developmental neurobiology

Program Outcomes

The insights generated by this research enable new strategies for treatments of:

• Aging disorders
• Birth defects
• Neurological diseases
• Cancer
• Other human ailments