Mentored teaching and research programs foster a strong educational environment in the Department of Biology for both undergraduate and graduate students. Our research is primarily conducted within three focus areas: Cell and Developmental Biology, Neurobiology and Neuromechanical Systems, or Evolution and Ecology. The Department is closely affiliated with other divisions such as the School of Medicine and the Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, as well as organizations in Greater Cleveland that provide additional opportunities and resources to our students and faculty.
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Biology Research at the Spring 2026 Intersections!
Several department faculty came to see students presenting their research at CWRU's Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium this spring, including Dr. DiIulio, pictured here with Deborah Bisrat who is enrolled in Dr. DiIulio's classroom based Capstone course on Cancer Genetics. Great work, Deborah!
Spend an Afternoon at the Farm Documenting Biodiversity!
As part of our annual Farm Bioblitz, we will document as many species as we can find at the University Farm! You don’t need to know how to find or identify plants, fungi and animals; all you need is enthusiasm, a free iNaturalist account, and a phone. Date and Time: Saturday,...