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Postdoc Erin Doherty named Leading Edge Fellow
Congratulations to MCB postdoc Erin Doherty (Doudna Lab) on being named a 2025 Leading Edge Fellow for her pioneering research focused on the mechanism of viral immune evasion strategies. Read more about the Leading Edge Fellows here.
Fu named Hellman Fellow
Assistant Professor of Cell Biology, Development and Physiology, Meng-meng Fu, was named a 2025 Hellman Fellow. This award, from the Society of Hellman Fellows Fund, was designed to support early career faculty who have shown evidence of their promise for distinction in research. Read more about the Society of Hellman Fellows here.
Conference fosters connection in growing seaweed industry
May 29, 2025 The inaugural workshop of the International Bioeconomy and Macroalgae Center convened an international, interdisciplinary group to focus on advancing seaweed research, cultivation, and application.
Congratulations 2025 commencement award winners
The MCB Department is proud of our newest graduates and all that they have accomplished! Please help us celebrate the 2025 MCB Commencement Honors awardees listed below.
2025 MCB PhD Commencement Honors
The following are the recipients of our annual PhD graduate awards for research, academic, and community achievement.
New insights about birds in San Francisco’s community gardens
May 28, 2025 ESPM assistant professor Alejandra Echeverri co-authored a recent study that explored trends in bird sightings at community gardens in low- and high-income neighborhoods.
Linking landscape conservation and wildlife viewing in protected areas
May 27, 2025 A new study from the Stone Center researchers and collaborators finds that national park visitors would donate to support conservation efforts.
Q&A: California-China Climate Institute
May 27, 2025 The California-China Climate Institute advances subnational climate action.
2025 MCB Postdocs Research Showcase: Amplifying Science Through Connection
On May 5, 2025, MCB held its 4th annual Postdocs Research Showcase at Sutardja Dai Hall, bringing together approximately 70 attendees for a day of scientific exchange, career development, and community building.