Rebecka Sepela, a postdoctoral fellow in the MCB lab of Nick Bellono, has won a 2026 Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship Award in Neuroscience from The Warren Alpert…
News from 2026
Seven Harvard Juniors Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
We are thrilled to announce that seven outstanding Harvard College juniors concentrating in Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB), Chemical and Physical Biology (CPB), and Neuroscience have been elected…
Teaching Retreat to Explore the Future of Undergraduate Science Education at Harvard
Faculty, instructors, postdoctoral fellows, and teaching staff from across Harvard will gather on Tuesday, May 19, for a daylong Teaching Retreat focused on undergraduate science education, innovative classroom…
Jeff Lichtman Named a Harvard College Professor
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences has announced the appointment of five new Harvard College Professors, including Jeff Lichtman, the Jeremy R. Knowles Professor of Molecular and Cellular…
MCB Students Honored with Harvard College Student Leadership Awards
Several MCB-affiliated students have been recognized with prestigious Student Leadership Awards from the Dean of Students Office. Each spring, the Dean of Students Office celebrates individuals and student…
Sniffing Out Distance: How the Brain Tracks Odor Dynamics
A dog unearths a bone buried months ago. A moth flies across a forest toward an orchard. A person opens container after container in the fridge, trying to…
CPB, MCB, and Neuroscience Students Take the Stage at Harvard Arts Fest 2026
From April 30 through May 3, the Harvard Arts Festival returns to campus, showcasing the creativity of students, faculty, and staff across disciplines. This year’s festival once again…
Mapping the Sense of Smell, Molecule by Molecule
A new study from the lab of Catherine Dulac, the Xander University Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard, in collaboration with Xiawei Zhuang of Harvard’s Departments…
Rhino League 2026 Sign-Ups Now Open
Now gearing up for the 2026 season, Rhino League volleyball sign-ups are officially open for another summer of friendly competition, cross-department camaraderie, and plenty of memorable moments on…
MCB Honors 2026 Mentorship Awardees for Building a Culture of Support Across All Levels
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology has named its 2026 Mentorship Award recipients, recognizing a group of scientists whose approaches to guidance, collaboration, and community-building span career…
