A Relentless Quest for Answers
Our department is a vibrant community of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research to answer fundamental biological questions that address human disease.
Our mission is a quest to make the unknown known. In that journey, we collaborate across the university and the world and offer an interdisciplinary approach to scientific discovery and training.
We are dedicated to instructing and guiding undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral trainees in cutting-edge research facilities. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and community in our education, research, and administration. We innovate to create an atmosphere where all members of CDB thrive.
Welcome to the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology! Here, diversity and inclusivity are the heartbeat of our culture. We’re not just colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community that thrives on supporting one another. This is a place where we strive to make every voice count, value new ideas, and celebrate each other’s contributions. Together, we enjoy the adventure of pushing the boundaries of science while having fun doing it.
Celebrating our amazing CDB PhD students during Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
CDBers at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) conference and the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS).
Supporting our LGBTQIA2S+ community at PRIDE Month Celebration
Read about the department’s annual scientific retreat each September for Cell and Developmental Biology primary and joint faculty, postdocs, graduate students and staff.
