Alexis Cowan part of team mapping human cardiac fuel use Molecular Biology grad student Alexis Cowan, in the lab of Chemistry’s Joshua Rabinowitz, helped complete the first comprehensive, quantitative mapping of human cardiac fuel use, reporting that the heart preferentially and voraciously consumes fatty acids. Social bacteria build shelters using the physics of fingerprint patterns Princeton University will open COVID-19 testing laboratory for campus community View all news Graduate Program Postdoctoral Research Molecular Biology Major Community World Class Faculty Elevating minds and inspiring excellence The Department of Molecular Biology boasts a world class faculty, including Nobel Prize and Macarthur Genius award winners, who are leaders in their fields. They contribute significantly to their professions through editorial roles and advisory positions. Research spans molecular, cell, and systems biology, with faculty often holding joint appointments in related institutes. The department s graduate program benefits from interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty from various fields, fostering an exceptional environment for student training and research.Meet our exceptional faculty Research Areas Diverse in research interests Biochemistry, Biophysics & Structural Biology Cell Biology, Development & Cancer Genetics & Genomics Microbiology, Virology & Immunology Quantitative & Computational Biology
