Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology provides stimulating educational and research opportunities at the forefront of mechanistic life sciences. We welcome you to explore our pages and to participate in the community of molecular, cellular, and developmental biologists at UC Santa Barbara.

Recent News

Shedding Light on Brain Activity: UCSB is named a National Science Foundation Neurotechnology Hub for optical brain imaging
Dig, Dive, Survive: Scientists demonstrate that fruit fly larvae can make decisions about feeding that balance risk against benefit
MCDB colleagues and the Sinsheimer Family Celebrate the Life of Professor Robert Sinsheimer
Small Pest, Big Battle: MCDB researchers collaborate to use gene editing to control disease-causing mosquitoes, thanks to a multimillion-dollar contract from DARPA
A Biophysical ‘Smoking Gun’: Scientists studying Alzheimer’s disease begin to unravel how the protein tau transitions from soluble liquid to solid fibrous tangle
A Rising Star: UCSB researchers dissect the process by which blood vessels shrink, which could have important implications for human health