Biological & Biomedical Sciences

  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

The Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Rowan University is the result of the merging of the Department of Biological Sciences with the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences. This strategic merger was aimed at creating a dynamic and innovative platform for both life sciences research and education.

The Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences offers a diverse range of academic programs and majors, catering to both undergraduate and graduate students. Through these offerings, students have access to cutting-edge research opportunities and a comprehensive curriculum that combines training in life sciences, chemistry, mathematical and computational skills, as well as physical sciences.

Our programs are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen career paths, whether that be entering the workforce immediately after graduation or pursuing advanced degrees. The department is committed to providing a challenging and rewarding educational experience to our students, preparing them to make meaningful contributions to the biomedical research and healthcare fields.

The Rowan University Arboretum intends to inspire new learning, research and creative ideas.

Rowan University Arboretum receives global accreditation

The Rowan University Arboretum intends to inspire new learning, research and creative ideas.

From left, lab members Lilly Boltz, third-year doctoral student; Tanisha Sharma, junior; Dawn Williams, third-year doctoral student; Amy Appollina, senior; Katie Wooster (seated), senior; and Maggie Panning Pearce, Ph.D., are studying how Huntington's disease progresses in the brain.

NIH grant supports study of the spread of Huntington’s disease

With funding from the NIH, Dr. Pearce's lab is working to better understand glial cells’ role in Huntington's Disease.

Legé Rozier is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Army officer and aspiring veterinarian becomes Rowan’s first GEM Fellow

Legé Rozier is a small business owner, a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, and now Rowan University’s first GEM Fellow.