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 Undergraduate Zion Tasew Awarded First Place at Intersections

Friday, April 18th undergraduates presented their research at the Spring 2025 Intersections. Zion Tasew, an undergraduate studying in Dr. Nicole Crown's lab was awarded first place for his presentation "RNAi Screen of Candidate Proteins Related to Meiotic DSB Protein, Vilya, In D. melanogaster." For a short project description: This...

Aruni Kadawatha Receives 2025 Ruth Barber Moon Award

Burns Lab PhD candidate Aruni Kadawatha has won the 2025 Ruth Barber Moon Award, presented by the School of Graduate Studies on Wednesday, April 30 at 3pm. This award is presented to a graduate student who demonstrates: academic promise leadership ability There is only one nomination per department for this award. Congratulations Aruni!

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