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 work together to share new ideas and train the next generation of life scientists. Cornell is uniquely positioned to integrate biology with physical sciences, social sciences, engineering, and computer science to drive revolutionary advances in the life sciences.
"The Life Sciences are poised for revolutionary advances in the 21st century."
Robert A. Buhrman, Senior Vice Provost for Research
News
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May 24, 2012Diagnostic labs analyze from bugs to toenails
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May 23, 2012Nanofluidics sorts DNA for cancer research
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May 23, 2012Panelists discuss successful science careers
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Best and Brightest
Cornell faculty have inspired generations of young scholars. William T. Keeton served on the CALS faculty from 1958-1980. His popular biology class was delivered to standing-room only audiences. Keeton is known for ground-breaking research on homing pigeons and he wrote a textbook that integrated biology and evolution. The William T. Keeton house on West Campus honors his many contributions.
Research
Discovery
Understanding organisms at all levels of biological organization
Application
From laboratory bench to garden and bedside: connecting the dots
Collaboration
Putting it all together: combining expertise toward 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.
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