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
Dense Bacterial Populations Create Mutant Breeding Grounds for Antibiotic Resistance
November 17, 2022 • by Esther Robards-Forbes
New discovery could make it easier to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Students Win Big at International Synthetic Biology Competition
November 14, 2022 • by the Department of Molecular Biosciences
Texas Biologics to Bolster Research in Therapeutics
October 13, 2022 • by Christine S Sinatra
2022 CNS Teaching Excellence Award
September 27, 2022 • by the Department of Molecular Biosciences
Upcoming
Events
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MBS Seminar - “The arsenal of effectors used by Salmonella in (micro)biological conflicts”
12:00pm – 1:30pm
In Person
Speakers: Dr. Ethel Bayer-Santos
MBS Seminar - “Caldendrin: a multi-functional regulator of neuronal plasticity”
12:00pm – 1:30pm
In Person
Speakers: Dr. Amy Lee
MBS Seminar - “Telomere-to-mitochondria signaling prevents cancer initiation”
12:00pm – 1:30pm
In Person
Speakers: Dr. Jan Karlseder
MBS Seminar - “RNA and Immunity: Lessons from viral infections and autoimmune diseases”
12:00pm – 1:30pm
In Person
Speakers: Dr. Mariano Garcia-Blanco