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Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB)

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MCDB Opens Search for Faculty

MCDB welcomes applications at the Assistant Professor level from outstanding biological scientists in all areas of physiology and neuroscience, spanning molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal levels. Apply online by October 15, 2025

Aton Lab: A universal sleep pattern could help strengthen, separate memories

In any given snooze, sleep cycles between non-REM and REM, but virtually always starts with non-REM. U-M research shows how this order could be crucial for keeping our memories straight. Aton Lab collaboration report in PLOS Computational Biology

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Contact Information

Undergraduates and Prospective Majors:
Contact the Program in Biology
734-763-7984
lsa-biology-advising@umich.edu
Graduate students:
Contact Maura Stephens-Chu, Graduate Coordinator
mcdb.grad.programs@umich.edu

NOTICE: Please be aware that we have moved the deadlines for our Pathways Master's and Master's Program fall entrants to March 1

 

MCDB Merch

Show your MCDB spirit wherever you go! MCDB has partnered with Ann Arbor T-Shirt Company to offer MCDB-branded rain jackets, polo shirts, hats and much more in an online store. Items are made-to-order in a variety of sizes.

Our researchers answer common questions related to their work on sleep, probiotics, protein folding, and more!  Find links to a podcast on the neuroepigenetics!