Department of Biology : University of Rochester

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Biology is one of the most popular undergraduate programs at Rochester.

Our graduate program is designed to foster advanced biological research.

We unify the academic and research strengths of the University and its Medical Center.

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November 12, 2025

Airat Ibragimov, a postdoctoral research associate in the Gorbunova/Seluanov lab was awarded a ...

August 26, 2025

In a study published in Molecular Biology and Evolution, University of Rochester biologist Justin Fa ...

August 7, 2025

Congratulations to Amanda Larracuente, the Nathaniel and Helen Wisch Professor of Biology. Larr ...

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