The life sciences in the College are at the leading edge of breakthroughs in health, medicine, and biotechnology. Faculty in molecular biology, biochemistry, and virology, among other disciplines, are exploring everything from gene editing to viral pandemics, aiming to revolutionize treatments, vaccines, and the future of healthcare. Their discoveries are poised to improve human health and combat global health challenges in unprecedented ways.
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, + Virology
Research stories
Pharmaceutical industry ambitions fuel Biotechnology student
When he began undergraduate studies at IU, Andy Sung (B.S. Biotechnology, Chemistry minor, ’26) wasn’t sure of the path he would take, but he knew his goal: to work in the pharmaceutical indust... Read more about Pharmaceutical industry ambitions fuel Biotechnology student
A new study published in eNeuro reveals how a chemical signaling system inside the cerebellum, a brain region best known for balance and coordination, also influences social behavior and anxiety.