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
Virus Slayer Awarded ‘Genius Grant’ by MacArthur Foundation
The award recognizes Jason McLellan’s work to investigate how viruses infect our cells and to develop new treatments for infectious disease.
Upcoming Events
MBS Seminar - "Massively Parallel Discovery of Peptides to Control Cellular Protein Interactions"
12:00 pm
– 1:30 pm
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Hybrid
MBS Seminar - "From Code to Crop: Precise Expression for Enhanced Plant Resistance"
12:00 pm
– 1:30 pm
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Hybrid
MBS Seminar - "Rooted in the Past: Soil microbiota memory shapes plant drought responses"
12:00 pm
– 1:30 pm
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Hybrid
MBS Seminar - Connectivity or Isolation: How Dynamic Cell-to-Cell Communication Shapes Plant Growth and Immune Responses
12:00 pm
– 1:30 pm
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Hybrid
MBS Seminar - "Mechanisms Coupling Transcription Elongation with Chromatin Modifications and Transcription Termination"
12:00 pm
– 1:30 pm
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In Person
Texas Society for Microscopy 2026 Meeting - Day 1
8:00 am
– 9:00 pm
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In Person