At Cornell University, scientists involved in the life sciences strive to discover the fundamental nature of life — and how to use this knowledge to solve global problems and benefit society. Faculty across Cornell's colleges and departments, in endeavors as diverse as biomedical engineering, cell and molecular biology, computational genomics, and crop improvement, work together to share new ideas and train the next generation of life scientists.
"The future is now for life sciences at Cornell."
Stephen Kresovich, Vice Provost for Life Sciences
News
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Nov 19, 2009Map of variation in maize genes may aid breeding efforts
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Nov 19, 2009Plant biologist, conservationist Carl Leopold dies at 89
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Nov 18, 2009Two new house deans named on West Campus
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Early Career Awards
Cornell faculty members Lara Estroff, Daniel Cosley and Maxim Perelstein have received 2009 Early Career Development Awards from the National Science Foundation.
Research
Discovery
Understanding organisms humble as yeast, complex as humans
Application
From laboratory bench to garden and bedside: connecting the dots
Collaboration
Putting it all together: combining expertise towards a common goal
Graduate Programs
Fields of Study
As a biorevolution transforms research and education, scholars from traditionally separate disciplines discover the power of Life Sciences at Cornell University.
Graduate Programs range from Applied Biology to Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics.
Undergraduate Studies
Office of Undergraduate Biology
Rewarding careers in systems biology and biomedical research, business, and public service start in Cornell classrooms and move to the lab.
Undergraduate researchers thrive in the field and in labs across campus.
Centers & Facilities
Putting it all together: combining expertise towards a common goal
International Efforts
Working with colleagues worldwide to improve the human condition
Campaign
Strategic investment advances Cornell's role in the biorevolution
Partner
Working with collaborators at Weill Cornell Medical College (in NYC and Qatar) and the College of Veterinary Medicine, we bring basic science to life.
Transfer
The public benefits – and scientists do, too – when new technologies move to the market: CCTEC, Biotech Institute, and Entrepreneurship@Cornell.
Explore
Who is working on particular research? What have they taught and published recently? Which online tools expedite research? Cornell Library's VIVO knows.