2026 marks 25 years of research and teaching excellence in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan. Help us thrive through the next 25 with your Giving Blueday donation today!

MOLECULAR, CELLULAR, AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY STRATEGIC FUND ‑ 308217

YOUR DONATION TO THE MCDB STRATEGIC FUND PROVIDES:

Seed funding for MCDB faculty to initiate new research projects and help them compete for external funding:

• We have over 35 internationally recognized faculty conducting cutting edge research in molecular life sciences
• Our faculty are leaders in the fields of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Computational Biology, Developmental Biology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Plant Molecular Biology, and Structural Biology. We can’t wait to see what’s next!

Support for graduate students and postdoctoral research fellows:

• MCDB offers full funding to PhD students so they can focus on their training. We also offer assistance to attend conferences and apply for research grants. Help us support future generations of researchers!
• MCDB supports ~30 Postdoctoral Research Fellows.

“Continued support for postdoctoral researchers, especially that support our transition to independent faculty positions, will strengthen MCDB’s leadership in cutting-edge research to discover new biological paradigms and drive the creation of innovative, accessible solutions that improve everyday health.”
-Aditya Banerjee, postdoctoral research fellow, Stockbridge Lab

Lab equipment and instrumentation upgrades:

• The MCDB Molecular Bioscience Core, Imaging Core, and shared lab spaces feature high-tech equipment that must be continuously maintained and updated to ensure our research is at the forefront of discovery.

Support for departmental activities that promote community and collaboration:

• MCDB faculty value mentoring, collaboration, and fostering student’s scientific growth.
• The MCDB Community Engagement Committee works toward building a sense of community through social events, professional development, and climate improvement.

HELP US CONTINUE THE MISSION AT MCDB:

We are committed to the highest quality and standards of undergraduate and graduate education, and we are dedicated to helping students develop skills applicable to a wide range of careers in the sciences, health care, business, government, and education. We are privileged to be able to share with our students and the public our passion for biology.

With your support, we will remain among the leaders and best in the field of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology for many more years to come. Thank you, and Go Blue!!

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