Research in the Department of Biological Sciences span from the molecular to the organismal levels using various model systems such as bacteria, protozoa, human cells, plants, fruitflies, zebrafish, ants, mice and dogs to try to answer various outstanding questions in biology. This is complemented by research in theoretical and computational biology. Together, this provides a broad and interdisciplinary platform of research covering nearly all areas of modern biology.

Behavior, Ecology & Evolution

Biophysics & Structural Biology

Developmental & Stem Cell Biology

Disease Biology

Microbiology & Marine Biology

Synthetic Biology

Theoretical & Computational Biology