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We seek answers to fundamental questions about how organisms work and the many implications for life. Through a rich culture of collaboration, we drive new discoveries in human health and empower students with the critical and analytical skills needed for successful careers.

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Read article: Shop MCB apparel for a limited time!
Shop MCB apparel for a limited time!
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology has opened a pop-up apparel shop. For a limited time, you can purchase school and departmental attire. The store has quarter-zips, crewnecks, full-zips, hoodies, T-shirts, polos, and more.Visit the shop and...
Read article: MIP PhD student Dhanya Pradeep receives Endocrine Society award to study breast cancer
MIP PhD student Dhanya Pradeep receives Endocrine Society award to study breast cancer
As a graduate student in the Erik Nelson Lab, Dhanya Pradeep investigates how metabolic signaling pathways regulate immune responses in breast cancer. Her research is centered on the farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a metabolic receptor...

Read article: Dr. Susan Martinis to deliver 2025 School of MCB convocation address
Dr. Susan Martinis to deliver 2025 School of MCB convocation address
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology is honored to announce that Dr. Susan Martinis will deliver the convocation address at its 2025 ceremony.The School...
Read article: Congratulations to 2024 College of LAS Alumni Award Honoree Dr. Michelle Barton
Congratulations to 2024 College of LAS Alumni Award Honoree Dr. Michelle Barton
Dr. Michelle (Shelley) Barton’s remarkable career in cancer research, leadership, and graduate education is a testament to resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to scientific advancement. As a researcher, she played a pivotal role in the discovery of TRIM24, a protein found in...
Read article: Dr. Stephanie Ceman chosen for Campus Award for Excellence in Instruction
Dr. Stephanie Ceman chosen for Campus Award for Excellence in Instruction
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign each year presents Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction to exceptional faculty and staff members, graduate teaching assistants and advisors campuswide.We are pleased to announce that...
Read article: To overcome antibiotic resistance, new research says to let it flow
To overcome antibiotic resistance, new research says to let it flow
Some notoriously difficult to treat infections may not be as resistant to antibiotics as has been thought, according to new research using a microfluidic device that more closely duplicates the fluid flow found in the body than standard cultures. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign...
Read article: A purposeful walk against a life-changing disease
A purposeful walk against a life-changing disease
Professor Benita Katzenellenbogen has taught and mentored students, and researched women’s health throughout her career at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, focusing on issues such as breast cancer and endometriosis. While...
Read article: How concerned should we be about H5N1 bird flu?
How concerned should we be about H5N1 bird flu?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with federal and state health agencies to address a widespread outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows, poultry, and other animals in the United States. More than 150 million farm birds have been slaughtered to prevent the disease’s...
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How will you change the world?

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Innovative education

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Our mission is to empower students. In MCB you will receive a rigorous education and you can tailor a curriculum according to your passions. Our alumni have become physicians, researchers at top-tier institutions, and business leaders. They've launched biotechnology start-ups and founded free healthcare clinics. They are changing the world. You can, too.

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A community of collaborators

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Impactful research

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We are at the forefront of life-changing biomedical research. Combatting infectious diseases like influenza. Uncovering insights into neurological and metabolic disorders. Developing new treatments for diseases such as breast cancer. New and exciting research programs are being developed in neuroscience, immunology, microbial sciences, developmental biology, mechanobiology, and much more. Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates are all part of the MCB research community.

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Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

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Diversity within the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology drives the innovation that keeps our research at the forefront of scientific discovery. However, we recognize that societal, academic, and structural barriers have often kept talented individuals out of our community. We are committed to eliminating these barriers and supporting students and scientists of all backgrounds.

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