News and Publications

Natalie Rawlings, a senior pursuing dual degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biochemistry in the Franke Honors College, exemplifies undergraduate research excellence in MCB.

A study from researchers in the MCB department reveals that TORC1, a protein complex long known to regulate cell growth, functions as a sophisticated central computer rather than a simple on/off switch.

From playing with frogs in the pond to researching bats in a lab, one student’s passion for science, discovery, and curiosity has never wavered.

Six teams of University of Arizona experts have been chosen as the 2025 Big Idea Challenge awardees, among them a team including Claire McWhite.

The Galileo Circle awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional potential in the physical, mathematical, environmental, cognitive, and life sciences.

The Danny Brower Scholarship was established by the MCB Department to honor the professional accomplishments of Danny Brower, Professor and Scientist, for over 25 years at the University of Arizona. The winners of this esteemed scholarship for 2025 are Aparna Chandrasekar and Caleb Konecek.

The 2025 MCB Excellence in Research Award goes to Bryce Wilson, a double major in MCB and Biochemistry! Congratulations on this achievement!

Congratulations Amanda - our 2025 MCB Outstanding Senior!

The Winston Churchill Foundation has awarded Bryce Wilson a 2025 Churchill Scholarship, which supports undergraduate students who wish to pursue a year of Master's study in science, mathematics and engineering at Cambridge University.