Two MCB postdoctoral researchers, Matthew Capek and Ruoyu (Roy) Chen, have been awarded prestigious fellowships from the Jane Coffin Childs Fund for Medical Research, one of the nation's…
News from 2026
Neuroscience Graduate Vanessa Frelih Wins Glushko Prize for Research on Cognitive Flexibility and Aging
Recent Harvard graduate Vanessa Frelih has been awarded the Robert J Glushko Thesis Prize which recognizes outstanding undergraduate thesis research in cognitive science. A Neuroscience concentrator who conducted…
Harvard Hero Dominic Mao Turns Big Ideas Into Opportunities for Students
When Harvard announced its 2026 Harvard Heroes, one familiar name stood out to members of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and the Committee on Chemical and…
Venki Murthy Discusses the Kempner Institute’s AI Mission
MCB Professor Venkatesh Murthy is featured in a recent Harvard Crimson article examining the growth and impact of the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial…
Harvard Students Recognized with Hoopes Prizes for Outstanding Thesis Work
Eight graduating seniors in our MCB and Neuroscience concentrations have received the prestigious Thomas T. Hoopes Prize, Harvard College's premier undergraduate prize recognizing outstanding scholarly work or research. This…
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) proudly congratulates all of our graduating students! First and foremost, we celebrate our PhD graduates. This year, 11 students in…
MCB Educators Honored with University Teaching and Advising Awards
Two MCB curriculum and pedagogy managers have been recognized for their dedication to undergraduate education and student mentorship, highlighting the department’s ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and…
A Shared Milestone: Julia Fannon, Audrie Cortes Puentes, and Che Lomonte-Gardiner Earn Harvard Master’s Degrees While Working Full-Time in MCB
This spring, MCB celebrates Julia Fannon, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Audrie Cortes Puentes, HR & Academic Affairs Coordinator, who each will each earn Master’s degrees in Industrial-Organizational…
Kathryn Nairn Awarded the John Dowling Prize for Neuroscience Senior Thesis
The Harvard Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) is thrilled to announce that senior neuroscience concentrator Kathryn (Katy) Nairn has been awarded the prestigious John Dowling Prize.…
Andrew Murray Receives Levenson Teaching Award
Harvard College Professor Andrew Murray of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, the Herchel Smith Professor of Molecular Genetics, and Director of the Rowland Institute at Harvard,…
