Submissions are now being accepted for the 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Colloquium in Molecular and Cell Biology. Graduating senior MCB or Biophysics majors are encouraged to present their research project as a short 15 minute talk. Graduating Biology majors whose project is supervised by an MCB faculty member are also invited to present their work. […]
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MCB Student Awarded Lt. Paul Drotch Scholarship
MCB Undergraduate student Sihlelelwe Dlamini has been awarded a Lt. Paul Drotch Undergraduate Biology Memorial Scholarship for 2024-2025. This award is available to students each year as a result of the thoughtfulness and generosity of Mr. Peter and Mrs. Hinda Drotch and their family, who established this award in memory of Mr. Drotch’s brother. Congratulations […]
Addressing Ageism in Healthcare: A Special Seminar 2/14
MCB and School of Nursing present a special seminar: Addressing Ageism in Healthcare. Friday, February 14, 2025. UConn Molecular and Cell Biology Department and the School of Nursing are hosting a special seminar. The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) leadership team will be presenting a lunchtime seminar on Addressing Ageism in Healthcare Ageism in healthcare is […]
Apply now to become a 2025 EAGR Scholar!
New paid summer research internships at UConn and UConn Health with the undergraduate Education in Aging & Geroscience Research (EAGR) Program. To learn more about becoming an EAGR Scholar, enrolling in geroscience coursework, and applying for funded summer research in labs at UConn and UConn Health, visit https://education-aging-geroscience.research.uconn.edu/ or contact kenneth.campellone@uconn.edu Sophomores & Juniors Apply Now! Deadline February […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Margaret J. Sekellick
Dr. Margaret J. Sekellick, a beloved sister, aunt, professor, and scientist passed away as a result of natural causes on December 4th, 2024, at the age of 81. Margaret graduated from Lyman Hall High School and went on to the University of Connecticut where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Zoology, a Masters in Genetics, […]
UConn Stamford’s MCB Instructor In-Residence, Jonathan Gilbert, collaborates with Sociology to grow fresh produce for the Stamford Husky Harvest Food Pantry
Jonathan Gilbert is part of the effort to grow vegetables using the Flex Farm vertical farm, which has been operational since mid-September. He has recruited students who have shown interest in the vertical farm to help with the production and harvesting. See article in the Stamford Advocate
New MCB Undergraduate Scholarship Announcement
Carolyn Teschke has organized a new campaign to raise money for an MCB undergraduate scholarship. Gifts to this fund will support scholarships within CLAS for incoming and current undergraduate students majoring in Molecular Cell Biology who demonstrate academic achievement and proven financial need. Contributions to the fund can be made on the UConn Foundation’s MCB […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.