Molecular and Cell Biology
at UC Merced
Molecular and cell biologists converge to address real-world challenges through cutting-edge experimental and systems approaches.
Discover MCB
Undergraduate Education
The undergraduate BIO program teaches biology as a multidisciplinary science, reflecting the increasing role of chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science and advanced technologies in the life sciences.
Graduate Studies
The mission of graduate training in Molecular and Cell Biology is to promote excellence in basic biological and biomedical research amongst graduate students and faculty.
Research & Faculty
Our faculty members are united by a shared dedication to innovative, multidisciplinary, and collaborative research aimed at advancing scientific frontiers.
Research
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology →
Explore faculty research in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Biology Education →
Our research group broadly explores how to improve biology teaching and learning in college biology classrooms.
Immunology and Infectious Disease →
The immune system is responsible for protecting the body against infections.
Neuroscience and Neurobiology →
Studies development, basic function, disorders and diseases of the brain using Drosophila and rodent models.
Physiology →
This group has strengths in inflammation and redox biology as well as receptor signaling mechanisms.
Meet our Labs
This vibrant community is deeply engaged in basic research, particularly in health-related domains such as stem cell biology, virology, microbiology and immunology, environmental health, and developmental biology, alongside a commitment to science education research.
