The mission of MCB is to understand fundamental biological processes at the molecular and cellular levels across all domains of life. We accomplish this through research, classroom teaching, and laboratory training directed at promoting the intellectual curiosity and critical thinking of individuals at all career levels including undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, research staff members, and faculty.

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  • In Memoriam: Dr. Hans Laufer, MCB Professor Emeritus
    In Memoriam: Dr. Hans Laufer, MCB Professor Emeritus, October 18, 1929 – August 17, 2024 It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Hans Laufer.  Hans was Professor Emeritus in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut since his retirement in 1997. Hans completed his PhD […]
    Posted on September 25, 2024
  • Picturing MCB Image Competition Winners Announced
    In science, art and data are often indistinguishable. To showcase the beauty of the Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) Department's research and the creativity of its members, we held a Picturing MCB Image Competition! There were four categories: Microscopy, Cool Science, Data Visualization and MCB in Action. The winners were announced at the department's annual retreat. […]
    Posted on September 10, 2024
  • In Memoriam: Jean Romano
    Wife of former MCB colleague Tony Romano and co-founder of the MCB Antonio H. & Marjorie J. Romano Graduate Education Fellowship Jean Romano passed away on August 8, 2024. Obituary for Marjorie Romano. 
    Posted on September 9, 2024
  • 2024 MCB Department Retreat
    The Annual MCB Department Retreat was held on 8/22/24 at the beautiful UConn Avery Point campus. Highlights include the presentation of MCB Summer Fellowship Awards, Research talks by new faculty members Dylan Murray and Kristen Ramsey, a Poster Session, food trucks, a lively trivia game, and announcement of the first annual MCB image competition winners. […]
    Posted on September 5, 2024
  • MCB Department Welcomes New Faculty
    MCB is excited to introduce our two newest faculty members, Dylan Murray and Kristin Ramsey. Dylan Murray joins the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology as an assistant professor. Murray earned his doctorate degree in molecular biophysics from Florida State University and worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health. Murray’s research interest […]
    Posted on September 3, 2024

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Upcoming Events

  1. Oct 18 MCB Research in Progress: Derrick Kamp and Katie Kyle 12:20pm
  2. Oct 22 MCB Seminar Series: Abhijit Deb Roy 3:30pm
  3. Oct 25 NESS 24 - North East Structure Symposium All Day
  4. Oct 25 MCB Research in Progress: Nadine Lebek 12:20pm
  5. Oct 28 MCB Micro Journal Club 4:00pm
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Recent Publications

Cole/May Labs:
Dimerization Promotes PKR Activation by Modulating Energetics of αC Helix Conversion between Active and Inactive Conformations
J. Phys. Chem. B

Alexandrescu/Alder Labs:
Perturbations in mitochondrial metabolism associated with defective cardiolipin biosynthesis: An in-organello real-time NMR study
JBC

Gogarten Lab:
Using the pan-genomic framework for the discovery of genomic islands in the haloarchaeon Halorubrum ezzemoulense
mBio

Gogarten Lab:
Leptospira interrogans encodes a canonical BamA and three novel noNterm Omp85 outer membrane protein paralogs
Sci Rep

Gogarten Lab: 
Investigating Additive and Replacing Horizontal Gene Transfers Using Phylogenies and Whole Genomes
GBE

Alexandrescu Lab:
Formerly degenerate seventh zinc-finger domain from transcription factor ZNF711 rehabilitated by experimental NMR structure
Protein Science

Campellone Lab:
WHAMM functions in kidney reabsorption and polymerizes actin to promote autophagosomal membrane closure and cargo sequestration
MBoC

Representative Publications