Advancing the Future of Biomedical Science in East Texas
At the Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, our mission is to advance excellence in both basic and translational through cutting-edge research and education.
We leverage state-of-the-art technologies—including advanced cellular and molecular imaging at the single-molecule level, flow cytometry (FACS) and genetically manipulated animal models.
Our team includes over 20 internationally and nationally recognized faculty members, each an expert in their respective field. Their research programs are well-funded by national agencies such as the National Institute of Health and span a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Molecular genetics
- Cell biology
- Cellular and molecular imaging
- Biochemistry and biophysics
- Immunology and microbiology
We are proud to offer advanced imaging systems such as the Leica SP8 Laser Confocal Microscope, OMX Super-Resolution Microscope and Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence Microscope. These tools combine guide single molecule tracking capability with FIONA analysis and FRET analysis. These resources are utilized for a variety of current research projects in our department and facilitate cohesiveness among our researchers.
Our faculty’s research has made significant contributions to biomedical research with numerous publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals. Key areas of impact include pulmonary pathophysiology and lung injuries, cytoskeletal remodeling and phenotypic changes during various diseases—including fibrosis and cancer metastasis, function and regulation of motor proteins in diverse cell motility and cytoskeletal rearrangement, vascular biology and pathophysiology, innate and acquired immunity, microbiology, infectious diseases, and coagulation and fibrinolysis.
We invite you to explore and discover how we are shaping the future of biomedical science through research and education.
