Research

Faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences have a wide range of research interests that encompass numerous areas in biology but generally fall into one of three areas: Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, or Integrative Physiology & Neurobiology. In addition, many faculty actively engage in interdisciplinary research across the various foci of the department or with other academic units. Research efforts are supported by a number of core facilities and funding support from a variety of agencies including: National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lake Erie Protection Fund, and other state and federal agencies who work with private foundations.

Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics

Researchers in our Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics group are interested in the cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms that regulate and control cellular processes. This includes research in Cancer Biology, Cell Signaling, Regulatory Control of Sperm Function, Bioinformatics, Vaccine & Drug Development, Immunology, Neurobiology, and Bioengineering & Biophysics. For more information on research being done in this area please see our Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics faculty research page. Prospective graduate students with an interest in this area should consider our M.S. or PhD program in Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics.

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Researchers in our Ecology & Evolutionary Biology group use a variety of experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches to address fundamental questions at all levels of ecological complexity. Topics of interest include: aquatic ecology, terrestrial ecology, microbial ecology, evolutionary biology, conservation biology, and genomics. For more information on research being done in this area please see our Ecology & Evolutionary Biology faculty research page. Prospective graduate students with an interest in this area should consider our M.S. or PhD program in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.

Integrative Physiology & Neurobiology

Researchers in our Integrative Physiology & Neurobiology group use a variety of experimental approaches and model systems to answer fundamental questions about physiology and behavior. Topics of interest include: neuroendocrinology, behavioral neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, neurodegeneration, reproductive physiology, and metabolic regulation. For more information on research being done in this area please see our Integrative Physiology & Neurobiology faculty research page. Prospective graduate students with an interest in this area should consider our M.S. or PhD program in Integrative Physiology & Neurobiology.