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The Biology Department at Brandeis University lives by the institution's guiding principle: "Truth unto its innermost parts." We advance biological knowledge through cutting-edge research while involving both undergraduate and graduate students in creative, team-based approaches to exploring nature's mysteries and solving practical challenges.
Our research and teaching missions are deeply connected, with students at all levels contributing to and benefiting from our world-class research initiatives. Whether in lecture halls or labs, learners develop the ability to examine problems independently, formulate and support theories, conduct experiments, interpret data rigorously, and construct biological models. We emphasize translating this education into enduring skills for addressing scientific and societal challenges. Fostering cooperation over rivalry, we support students in identifying their strengths and interests as they prepare for diverse professional paths.