About

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We are a collaborative, inclusive, supportive, and focused community dedicated to research, teaching, and service. We explore a wide range of fundamental biological questions with a focus on molecular cell biology at all levels, from molecular structure to human disease.

Our 60+ world-renowned faculty include:

3 Nobel laureates
4 recipients of the National Medal of Science
15 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigators
30 members of the National Academy of Sciences

Our faculty train approximately:

Core Missions

To explore and understand molecular cell biology at all levels, from cells to organisms and their interactions
To train and mentor the next generation of scientists, with a strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
To teach core literacy in modern biological sciences
Excellence, innovation, and leadership in modern biology

Core Values

Commitment to teaching and innovation in education
Service to the community at all levels
Collaboration in research with other institutes and departments
Camaraderie and Inclusiveness

Our commitment to interdisciplinary partnerships results in innovative approaches to both basic and applied research. Furthermore, many of our faculty are parts of interdisciplinary training programs (Computational and Systems Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience), and hold appointments in other MIT departments and affiliated research institutes.