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We research a wide range of biological problems and systems, with internationally recognized strengths that include:

 

  • Cellular Organization and Dynamics
  • Tissue Patterning and Morphogenesis 
  • Regulation of Genetic and Epigenetic Information
  • Biological Circuits and Signaling
Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology is a department in the Biological Sciences Division

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology  (MGCB) is an innovative interdisciplinary community of scientists committed to investigating molecular aspects of biological phenomena that operate on a cellular scale.  We invite you to explore our programs and get to know us better. 
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Noah Mitchell appointed Assistant Professor in MGCB

Noah will officially start on April 1 (no joke)

The Mitchell Lab studies the mechanics, dynamics, and tissue layer interactions underlying visceral organ morphogenesis, using whole-organ live imaging, computation, and analytic approaches from physics.

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Congratulations to Robert Carrillo!!

Robert Carrillo, PhD, has been appointed as the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Basic Science.

Dr. Carrillo is an Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology whose research focuses on the molecules and mechanistic programs that regulate neuronal development and circuit wiring. His lab seeks to understand how these processes are perturbed during neuronal degeneration and disease. Since joining the faculty in 2017, he has dedicated himself to mentorship and leadership that actively promotes inclusivity, guiding numerous undergraduate and graduate students. He has led several initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in science, including the NSF-funded Diversity Access to Research in Neuroscience (DARN) program for undergraduates from Puerto Rico and the Neuroscience Early Enrichment and Training Opportunity (NEETO) program for high school students and teachers from the southwest side of Chicago. Additionally, he collaborates with colleagues to give undergraduates from UChicago and other universities access to research opportunities through the Neuroscience Early Stage Scientist Training Program (NESSTP), the Developmental Neurobiology Undergraduate Fellowship Opportunity (DNUFO), and the Leadership Alliance.