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
Author: Vining, Susan
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.
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. […]
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 […]
MCB and ISG Introduce New Geroscience Research Program
We’re all getting older. But more Americans are old now than ever before—and that’s both a strain on the medical system and a scientific opportunity. University of Connecticut undergraduates can now study the biology of aging through a new program offered by the Institute for Systems Genomics and Department of Molecular & Cell Biology. See […]
Historic Genome Sequencing Will Unlock Potential for Agriculture, Conservation
Rachel O’Neill, MCB Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and director of UConn’s Institute for Systems Genomics, and her lab are contributing to a groundbreaking new ruminant genome sequencing effort. See full story in UConn Today
MCB Announces 2023-2024 Outstanding TA Awards
Corey Theodore and Richard Whitehead have been named the 2023-2024 Outstanding MCB TAs in recognition of their outstanding contributions, professional dedication to inspiring student learning and commitment to education. Please join us in congratulating Corey and Richard on their notable accomplishments!