Home | Biological Sciences Skip to main content |College of Letters & Science Toggle navigation Biological Sciences Search Terms Submit Search Home About Newsletters Leadership Team Academics Academic Departments Faculty Graduate Program Undergraduate Program Centers, Institutes & Museums Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Student Programs Faculty Programs Symposiums & Events People Giving Endowed Chair Faculty Fellowships Graduate Student Support Funds Secondary navigation Give to BioSci Transforming Life Science through Teaching, Research, and Discovery Pause 1 2 3 Department of Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Students pose with T Rex Biological Sciences Students in the Lab UC Berkeley’s Division of Biological Sciences generates profound shifts in our understanding of the function and behavior of living organisms. New insights — many discovered in our laboratories — fuel the widely accepted belief that the life sciences form the defining research enterprise of the 21st century. CRISPR genome engineering, immuno-oncology, telomeres and telomerase, the proto-human “Ardi,” and the molecular behavior of insulin — these are examples of world-altering discoveries that originated at Berkeley.   The Division comprises three departments: Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB), Integrative Biology (IB), and Neuroscience, along with our Physical Education program. We have approximately 150 full-time faculty. The Division is a leader in biological inquiry, research and comprehensive and enriched science education.We recruit stellar faculty and student talent. We have a legacy of premier scientific discovery and today, we continue to investigate fundamental, non-traditional areas that translate basic discoveries into real-world applications. Events: Basic Science Lights the Way Read: Newsletters from Bio Sci Watch: Latest Videos from Bio Sci News from Biological Sciences News Division of Biological Sciences announces five new faculty hires June 15, 2026 Michael Ward to join UC Berkeley faculty in neuroscience and molecular therapeutics May 12, 2026 A neuroscientist describes your brain on psychedelics in 101 seconds May 4, 2026 On the frontlines of speech science with Liberty Hamilton and Alex Huth April 20, 2026 One-of-a-kind experiment tracked plant evolution in response to climate change in 30 sites worldwide March 30, 2026 Using virtual reality and psychedelics to restore brain function March 26, 2026 Eight L&S faculty members elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science March 26, 2026 From front desk to lab bench: Julia Chac’s journey through Bakar Bio Labs March 26, 2026 1 of 7 News (Current page) 2 of 7 News 3 of 7 News 4 of 7 News 5 of 7 News 6 of 7 News 7 of 7 News next › News last » News Address Biological Sciences Division,  College of Letters and Science 101 Durant Hall,  Berkeley, CA 94720-2920 Phone / Email Email: [email protected] Phone: (510) 642-5716 University of California, Berkeley Berkeley Main Page Campus Administration Berkeley News The Campaign for Berkeley Visiting Berkeley Campus Events Home Powered by Open Berkeley Accessibility Statement Nondiscrimination Policy Statement Privacy Statement Copyright © 2026 UC Regents; all rights reserved Back to Top