Department of Biology and Biochemistry

Biology & Biochemistry students are engaged in the department’s three research divisions: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Ecology and Evolution.

About Our Department

Featured News

UH Researchers Discover Potential Breakthrough for Crohn’s Disease Treatment

Multi-institutional study utilizes low-dose cancer medication to help body heal itself.
Biology and Biochemistry Chair Named Associate Editor of Cancer Research Journal

Dr. Shaun Zhang represents the University of Houston and NSM on an international stage in the fight against cancer.
UH Biology Student Awarded Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Brandon Than recognized for groundbreaking research in cancer immunotherapy.
Featured Video: Inside NSM: Rooftop Greenhouse

Biology and Biochemistry students, faculty utilize greenhouse for experiments.

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2,345Undergraduate Students
140Graduate Students
5Undergraduate Degree Options
4M.S./Ph.D. Degree Options

Featured News

UH Researchers Discover Potential Breakthrough for Crohn’s Disease Treatment

Biology and Biochemistry Chair Named Associate Editor of Cancer Research Journal

UH Biology Student Awarded Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Featured Video: Inside NSM: Rooftop Greenhouse

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