A Powerhouse for Discovery
Exploring the molecular foundations of biology and disease, our faculty include world experts in cell and developmental biology, systems and synthetic biology and structural biology.
Wide-Ranging Expertise
Our alumni include Nobel Prize winners in Physiology and Medicine. Our current faculty scientists lead high-impact research in molecular, microbial, cellular, developmental, chemical, plant, structural and systems biology. Our faculty offer novel and innovative solutions to longstanding biological problems and bring unique perspectives to their research and their students.
Latest News
New Research Advances Fight Against Human Metapneumovirus
September 20, 2022 • by Esther Robards-Forbes
New research could pave the way for a vaccine for a common respiratory virus.
Potential New Drug Target Could Boost Effectiveness of Chemotherapy Drugs
September 15, 2022 • by Marc Airhart
William H. Tonn Professorial Fund Fellow
September 12, 2022 • by the Department of Molecular Biosciences
New Era at UT Austin Begins for Famous Long-Term Evolution Experiment
August 25, 2022 • by Marc Airhart
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Events
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MBS Seminar - “Critical role of RNA binding proteins in establishing RNA regulatory networks essential for cardiovascular development and function”
12:00pm – 1:30pm
In Person
Speakers: Dr. Muge Kuyumcu-Martinez
MBS Seminar - “A tale of two sugars: a hologenomic story of human evolutionary adaptation to amylose and lactose”
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Virtual
Speakers: Dr. Christina Warinner
MBS Seminar - “Caldendrin: a multi-functional regulator of neuronal plasticity”
12:00pm – 1:30pm
In Person
Speakers: Dr. Amy Lee
MBS Seminar - “Seeing is believing: The very first steps of enteric nervous system development”
12:00pm – 1:30pm
In Person
Speakers: Dr. Rosa Uribe