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Haim Sompolinsky Awarded 2026 Dirac Medal

Haim Sompolinsky, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology and of Physics in Residence, has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal, one of the most prestigious international honors in…

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Ryan Nett Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Ancient Plants with Modern Medical Promise

How do plants that first appeared hundreds of millions of years ago produce molecules that may one day help treat human disease? That question is at the heart…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Maxim Prigozhin Awarded 2026 MIND Prize to Advance Nanoscale Brain Imaging in Neurodegeneration

Maxim Prigozhin, Assistant Professor in MCB and Applied Physics, has been awarded the 2026 Maximizing Innovation in Neuroscience Discovery (MIND) Prize for a bold proposal to transform how…

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Ryan Nett Awarded 2025–27 George W. Merck Fellowship

Ryan Nett, MCB assistant professor, has been named a recipient of the 2025–27 George W. Merck Fellowship. Awarded annually to outstanding tenure-track faculty, the prestigious two-year fellowship provides…

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