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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Burns Lab: Recruiting Undergraduate Intern, Summer 2026
The Burns Lab research centers around plant interactions, including with mutualists and pathogens in the soil. Our current research: Lean on me: the roles of microbial "friends" in ameliorating root rot disease in Rhododendron was selected for funding by the Horticultural Research Institute. This paid internship opportunity is a...
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Interested in joining the Biology Department faculty? We are looking for an Instructor or Senior Instructor to teach lecture and lab classes in development, physiology, anatomy and related disciplines. For more information and to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/180489