Biology at Brown

A component of Brown University's Division of Biology and Medicine, the Program in Biology comprises six basic science departments offering undergraduate and graduate study in the life sciences.

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The Program in Biology combines world-renowned educators with state-of-the-art facilities to provide rigorous scholarship that transcends fields of study.
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Brown's research network features advanced academic institutes, centers, and facilities that make our world-renowned research possible.
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Brown University's many disciplines and initiatives focus on confronting real-world challenges and solving complex problems through translational research.
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Departments

The Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry (MCB) is committed to scholarship grounded in the fundamentals of molecular biology—and focused on the frontiers of scientific discovery.
The Department of Neuroscience is a community of scholars dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in research and teaching.
Established four decades ago, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine boasts over a hundred primary faculty members covering basic, translational science, and clinical diagnostics. Their diverse interests mirror our mission: pioneering diagnostic care and uncovering the origins of disease.

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