Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
The Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry (MB&B) at Yale University explores the fundamental mechanisms of life by investigating biological processes at the molecular level. Combining rigorous research with exceptional education, the department provides a dynamic environment for studying the structure, function, and interactions of biological molecules. With a history at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, MB&B faculty and students engage in cutting-edge research across areas like structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular genetics. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize hands-on research and interdisciplinary approaches, preparing students for diverse careers in academia, medicine, and industry by utilizing a wide array of modern techniques to understand the complex molecular basis of living systems.
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