Research interests within the department of Cell and Molecular Biology are diverse and include a range of topics under the broad areas of the molecular basis of life, human health, and ecosystem function. Below is a listing of core topic areas and the faculty experts within each area.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Professor
401.874.4306
nhowlett@uri.edu
Professor; VP for Research and Economic Development
401.874.7551
bdjenkins@uri.edu
Biotechnology
Cancer Biology
Professor
401.874.4306
nhowlett@uri.edu
Infectious Disease
Macromolecular Structure and Function
Microbiomes
Professor; VP for Research and Economic Development
401.874.7551
bdjenkins@uri.edu
Neuroscience
Plant and Algae Biology and Function