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.
The biology department led by Dr. Emmitt Jolly will be hosting the 2025 Midwest Neglected Infectious Diseases Meeting this summer, August 22-23. Click the button below for more information.
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Biology Teaching Labs Host Workshop for YES Program Students
This summer, students in the Youth Engaged in Science (YES) Program participated in a 3-day lab techniques workshop in the new Biology Teaching Labs. This workshop helped prepare high school students for an immersive experience in research labs, working side-by-side with members of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case...
Deborah Harris Named a 2025 SPARTA Award Winner!
On June 18th, 2025, the Staff Advisory Council announced the 2025 Staff PARTicipation Achievement (SPARTA) Award recipients, which recognizes staff members who go above and beyond at CWRU. Among those named was Biology full time lecturer Deb Harris! Congratulations Deb! See a full list of winners HERE.