Study the Principles of Life

Want to prepare for medical school, graduate study, a career in research, or a top-notch job? Study the principles of life from the molecular level to the biosphere.

Student & Faculty Reseach

Engaging students in research is a key component of our mission.  Research plays a key role in the lives of our faculty, and students are invited to work alongside faculty in pursuit of new scientific knowledge.  Research offers students the opportunity to take what they have learned in the classroom and put it in to action, all while making connections with their faculty mentor and other students in the laboratory. 

Alumni Spotlight

Our Alumni Spotlight features Dr. Manoj Chelvanambi (BS Biology, 2015). After completing his undergraduate degree in Biology and honors senior thesis with Dr. Giri Akkaraju (Professor of Biology), Manoj earned his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of Pittsburgh in 2021. Today, Manoj is a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center where he conducts research aimed at identifying immunotherapies effective in treating cancer. Click Read More to learn more about Manoj, his experiences at TCU, and his current research position.

Support our Biology Students

Designate your gifts to:

• Dr. Ray Drenner Biology Student Research Fund
• Clifford Murphy Fund for Biology Student Research

You can help our Department expand student research opportunities by making a donation today. Donations of any size are appreciated. Donations of $3600 are typically sufficient to provide stipends for summer research conducted by graduate students or yearlong research experiences for students, including research supplies and travel to scientific conferences.  Read more.