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Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology Heersink School of Medicine

Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology

Forging the future of biomedical research

Committed to the advancement and pursuit of knowledge, through the achievement of breakthroughs in biomedical research and through the provision of outstanding educational content

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Preparing the next generation of scientists

We're dedicated to conducting cutting-edge, fundamental basic and translational research to improve human health and educating the next generation of scientists.

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Home to leading experts and distinguished scholars

Our faculty, staff, and trainees play an exceptionally critical role in shaping the future of academic medicine through their expertise in education and basic and translational research.

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