News and Publications

Working in MCB Professor Daniela Zarnescu’s lab for nearly four years as an undergraduate, Yao has learned a lot about the power of the fruit fly as a model organism

The University of Arizona Functional Genomics Core (FGC) invites researchers to bring on their needle-in-a-haystack problems.

Mary-Beth Roberts grew up loving science, but afraid of pursuing her interest. During her childhood in New Zealand, she developed a fear of math that haunted her even after completing high school.

Alec Calac (Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians) has the kind of drive you find in people who change the world.

Congratulations to Elizabeth To Tien Vuong, MCB’s Outstanding Senior for Fall 2017! The community-minded Liz is known not only for her academic excellence but also for her work to engage fellow MCB majors and help them feel welcome and supported, including as current vice president of the MCB Club.

Volleyball fans know Laura Larson for her impressive digs and school-record 136 appearances on the court. Larson brought the same focus and determination to her studies. She boasts another key stat—a 3.97 graduating GPA with a major in Molecular and Cellular Biology and minors in Biochemistry and Sports Management.

May 2017 MCB Excellence in Undergraduate Research Awardee: Renee Conway, May 2017 MCB Outstanding Senior: Benjamin Zaepfel

Matthew Knatz, Manager of Information Technology, was awarded the 2017 College of Science Award of Excellence for the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) at the Annual College of Science Staff Recognition Luncheon on April 18, 2017.