Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology
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Leukemia study reveals role of RNA binding protein in driving cancer
A protein abnormally expressed in cancer cells was found to promote the proliferation of B cells in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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Cellular response to tissue stiffening may delay progression of breast cancer
Study identifies cellular signaling pathway associated with better prognosis for breast cancer patients
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Determined to increase diversity in the sciences
Alumnus Blake Riggs uses his own story of prejudiced encounters, personal stumbles, and tenacity to encourage students of color.
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In Memoriam: Robert S. Edgar (1930-2016)
Robert Edgar, professor emeritus of biology at UC Santa Cruz, died peacefully in his Santa Cruz home on Monday, February 1. He was 85. Edgar made significant contributions in two areas of molecular biology–the genetics and self-assembly of viruses and the genetics of a tiny worm, the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, which Edgar helped establish as…
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Biologist Susan Strome receives Outstanding Faculty Award
The annual award is the highest honor for faculty achievement in the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences.
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No reason to retire
In their 70s and 80s, many pioneer faculty are still working on campus—for the chance to open students’ eyes, for the excitement of discovery, and for the love of teaching.
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Local group funds cancer research at UC Santa Cruz
Four UCSC cancer researchers have received grants from the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group.
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Biologist Susan Strome to give annual Faculty Research Lecture
Professor Strome will deliver the 50th annual UCSC Faculty Research Lecture on Friday, September 25.
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Iron Will
As a veteran marathoner and Iron Man competitor, Mary Zavanelli is used to competition. Now she’s facing down her most formidable opponent of all: an ALS diagnosis.
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Long-running UC Santa Cruz program supports diversity in biomedical sciences
Renewal of NIH grant provides $4 million for program supporting underrepresented minority students in biomedical fields.
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‘Doing something significant with my life’
Molecular, cell and developmental biology student Hector Navarro, who came from humble beginnings, now works in a genetics lab on campus with the goal of becoming a cancer researcher.
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Summertime, and the research is happening
Transfer student Guinevere Ashley, who is working this summer in a campus lab, has found meaning and purpose in biomedical sciences research.