Research
Faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences have a wide range of research interests that encompass numerous areas in biology but generally fall into one of three areas: Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, or Integrative Physiology & Neurobiology.
In addition, many faculty actively engage in interdisciplinary research across the various foci of the department or with other academic units. Research efforts are supported by a number of core facilities and funding support from a variety of agencies including: National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lake Erie Protection Fund, and other state and federal agencies who work with private foundations.