Adam Zweifach has agreed to serve as head of the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology for a five-year term, starting Jan. 1, 2026.  Adam earned his BA in biology from the University of Pennsylvania, his Ph.D. in physiology from Yale University, and completed his postdoctoral training at Stanford University. Before joining UConn in 2006, […]

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has launched the Cech Fellows Program, which is a new Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program designed to support rising juniors and seniors who are eager to deepen their engagement in authentic research experiences. Cech Fellows are placed in HHMI laboratories across the US for a 9-week period in the summer, […]

First-year Ph.D. student Rey Carten from the May Lab received an outstanding poster award at the Molecular Biophysics in the Northeast meeting at the University of New Hampshire on October 11, 2025 (mbnmeeting.org). Congratulations to Rey!

The Cell Stress Society International (CCSI) named a new award in honor of MCB Professor Emeritus Larry Hightower. The award, the Dr. Larry Hightower Award for Excellence in Mentorship, was created in the spirit of Dr. Hightower and honors mentors who pair high scientific standards with care for their trainees. They invest time, give clear […]

Congratulations to Russ Hanson and Heather Jamieson (Goldhamer Lab) for being selected to give platform presentations at the international Frontiers in Myogenesis Conference, October 6-11, 2025 in Sunriver Oregon!

This semester marks the one-year anniversary of Dr. Kristen Ramsey at the University of Connecticut’s Molecular and Cell Biology department.  Dr. Ramsey is a biochemist with a strong background in cell signaling, biochemistry, and molecular biophysics.  Known for her unique approach to both research and teaching, Dr. Ramsey brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm […]

MCB held a successful Departmental Research Exchange on Thursday 8/21. This event was created to welcome new graduate students, highlight faculty research, celebrate named scholarship donors and congratulate summer named fellowship recipients. It was a great way to kick off the new academic year! View the photos below!    

Indigenous scholars set out eight steps to stop marginalization in academia and to enable a shared Indigenous agenda in science. See full commentary in Nature

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology is proud to announce that Jonathan Gilbert, Instructor In-Residence – Stamford Campus has received a 2024-2025 Faculty Recognition Award. This award is given annually to a faculty member who made significant contributions through their scholarly activities or service benefiting the University community. Recipients demonstrate high standards for academic […]

Congratulations to these students who have been awarded Fall 2025 Conference Participation Awards: Morgan Wagner Helena Heyer-Gray Ryan Drennan Danielle Arsenault Heather Jamieson Tristan Evans Josh Berthiaume