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Biology is one of the most popular undergraduate programs at Rochester.

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Our graduate program is designed to foster advanced biological research.

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We unify the academic and research strengths of the University and its Medical Center.

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  • "From nucleotides to phenotypes: molecular evolution in extinct and extant seals"March 18, 2024 — NoonHutchison Hall, Room 140, Lander Auditorium
  • "Increased hyaluronan by naked mole-rat hyaluronic acid synthase 2 extends lifespan and enhances healthspan in mice"March 18, 2024 — 12:50 p.m.Bausch & Lomb, 109 Lecture Hall
  • “Pulling the plug on phage infection: the pore behavior CRISPR-Cas13 activated membrane effector proteins”April 1, 2024 — NoonHutchison Hall, Room 140, Lander Auditorium

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Recent News

Doug Portman finds that male roundworms are picky when choosing a mate

March 15, 2024

“We have been aware of many of the mating cues this species uses, but this is the first time w ...

Graduate student Sakura Hamazaki awarded the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Fellowship

December 21, 2023

Congratulations to graduate student Sakura Hamazaki for being awarded the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundat ...

Dragony Fu explains the future of mRNA

October 3, 2023

“If we are currently witnessing mRNA vaccine 1.0 for COVID-19, then 2.0 will address two furth ...

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Student in a lab coat holds a dish plant-derived material printed on media and made with 3d bioprinting.

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Printing plant-based pharmaceuticals—without plants

Rochester undergraduates developed a 3D-bioprinting system to replicate chemicals found in plants, including those endangered by climate change.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Department of Biology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe it is our responsibility to redress inequities present in our department and to foster a community in which every member feels welcome, safe, and appreciated.

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Spotlight On...

Anushka Jain, Graduate Student

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I am a second year PhD student with Prof. Sina Ghaemmaghami. I am currently trying to establish single cell proteomics (SCP) in the lab, with the help of Mass Spec Resource lab at URMC...

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