Cell Biology

Welcome

The Department of Cell Biology pursues the dual mission of advancing biomedical research and education. Our small yet highly interactive group of investigators is committed to training research scientists in cutting-edge biomedical approaches, as well as supporting the education of medical students in the basic science courses that form the foundation for their future learning and clinical studies.

Research

Our faculty's diverse research interests include topics such as the molecular biology of gene regulation and expression, cell cycle, aging and studies of neurodegenerative disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer.  We carry out research in modern, well-equipped laboratories that include a number of specialized instruments such as  laser capture microdissection and Zeiss Apotome microscopes, HPLC and FPLC systems, a Biacore surface plasmon resonance system, a Typhoon phosphorimager, a fluorescence spectrophotometer equipped with a KinTek stopped-flow apparatus, and molecular modeling graphic stations. Historically, we have received funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology, American Heart Association, Canavan Disease Foundation and the Department of Defense.

Education

Our rapidly growing Department offers a high faculty-to-student ratio and welcomes new students to join us in this exciting atmosphere. Our mission includes a commitment to teaching medical school courses, a highly active doctoral program (including a Ph.D./DO track ), and a number of Masters programs. We also invest in the future by hosting a Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) — "a stimulating hands-on research experience for undergraduate students considering graduate education in the biomedical sciences."

William T. McAllister, PhD, Professor and Chairman