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Established in 1970 the Department has continuously been the home for world-class research programs in areas ranging from microbial pathogenesis and model organism genetics to cancer biology. Our mission is to advance the knowledge of the fundamental causes, means of prevention and treatment of human diseases.

We are dedicated to graduate training and are committed to providing a highly interactive atmosphere in which students and post-doctoral fellows will thrive.

Explore our website to learn more about the life of the department, our graduate program and research projects.

Thanks for visiting
Jorge L. Benach
Professor and Department Chair