Molecular & Cellular Biosciences
Molecular & Cellular Biosciences
Molecular & Cellular Biosciences
Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (MCB) is housed in the Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Rowan University and brings together multidisciplinary faculty with the mission to provide diverse training in computational skills, life sciences, and physical sciences. The innovative curriculum is designed to prepare students with practical knowledge and skills to tackle biomedical challenges in both the fast-growing health care workforce and in preparation for post-graduate studies. Our three major programs, Bioinformatics, Translational Biomedical Sciences, and Molecular & Cellular Biology, afford hands-on training for students to pursue careers in medical, biomedical and research-related fields. Learn more about our undergraduate and graduate academic programs here.
Research
Molecular & Cellular Biosciences offers a wide range of interdisciplinary research projects that are both accessible and impactful to student researchers. Students in our program receive hands-on training with skilled faculty members throughout the course of their degree program. Examples of our innovative research program include:
- Novel cancer therapeutics
- Investigation of infectious diseases
- Development of pharmaceuticals
- Synthesis, characterization, and application of biomaterials
- Investigation the 3-D structure of organic and bio-organic compounds
- Characterizing the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases
- Molecular identification of Epigenetic mechanisms
*All programs include hands-on, faculty-mentored research projects throughout the degree timeline.
Top-Tier Facilities
MCB is located in Science Hall, along with the other biological and physical sciences. MCB also enjoys close ties with Rowan University’s two medical schools. MCB faculty share research space and instrumentation at both medical schools. These facilities provide students with practical experience using cutting-edge instruments and gaining knowledge of complex methodology. Examples of student skills training include:
- Computational and statistical mining of large biological datasets
- Mammalian cell culture techniques and applications
- Advanced molecular imaging and quantification
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of compounds, drugs, and nanomaterials
- Elucidating structure/function relationships of biomaterials
- In vitro and in vivo pre-clinical studies
Information Session for Prospective Students
