bio.wayne.eduBiological Sciences - Wayne State University

Wayne State University Warrior strong Login Search Search: Search College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Biology Biological Sciences Admissions Programs Students Faculty/staff Research About Alumni Menu Make a giftAdmissions Programs Students Faculty/staff Research About Alumni Admissions Programs For students Research People About Make a gift A degree in biology Study in the biological sciences provides students with fundamental knowledge of biology at molecular, cellular, physiological and ecological levels. Our programs serve to develop and train students to be well-prepared for post-graduate studies as well as for careers in biology-related industry and research sectors. Inside the Kenney Lab at Wayne State University Career Outlook See an Advisor Experience Campus Falcon ? Cam From Puerto Rico to Detroit: Orlando Rios finds his research home Even before Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico in September 2017, Orlando Rios felt his opportunities to continue his undergraduate research at the University of Puerto Rico were limited due to budget cuts at the institution. In the weeks after Maria made landfall, he knew those chances were even slimmer. Amanda Fazi, WSU ’10: Undergraduate research leads to a career in forensic analysis Amanda Fazi came to Wayne State intending to go to medical school. She took the right courses and earned superb grades, but had a change of heart after joining a laboratory and discovering that she enjoyed research. SciPol-Detroit tackles misinformation and shapes public policy Biology students take science to the community. Growing crops in the city Sarah Black found her way to Wayne State while working in and around the city of Detroit. As a federal regulator with the US Army Corp of Engineers, she spent a lot of time studying pollution in post-industrial cities. While completing a master’s thesis on restoration ecology and insect recruitment, Sarah began to wonder how contaminants, particularly legacy contaminants such as metals, moved through trophic levels in urban areas. Hanaa Hariri: Decoding the Mysterious Crosstalk Inside Cells Beneath the constant buzz of cell-to-cell communication that keeps living things humming along, another little-explored network is whispering back and forth. This network runs within each cell and between its internal machines: the organelles. Alumni Spotlight: Nikita Deshpande helps combat SARS CoV-2 in Australia When Nikita Deshpande defended her Ph.D. dissertation in 2018, she was considering careers in industry or academia – but she was not thinking about working for a large NGO. During her Ph.D., Nikita gained molecular and genetic skills by studying chromatin in the Meller lab. But, crucially, she also developed leadership and organizational skills through service in the department. More spotlights News SURGE scholars share how mentorship program has contributed to their personal, professional growth Wayne State awarded grant to study interplay of urban heat islands and air pollution on agriculture 2024 Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Awards Wayne State receives funding to explore intergenerational impacts of benzene exposure More news Natural History Museum twitter linkedin flickr youtube Department of Biological Sciences 1360 Biological Sciences 5047 Gullen Mall, Detroit, Michigan 48202 313-993-4217 | biology@wayne.edu College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 2155 Old Main Bldg 4841 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 313-577-2515 Accessibility policy Privacy and University Policies Wayne State University ©...