our-mission

Conduct discovery research that advances our understanding of biological mechanisms, with a long-term goal of achieving a mechanistic understanding of human disease, making way for the development of therapeutic interventions that improve human health.

Faculty research interests span a constantly evolving spectrum that includes vision biology, cell biology, developmental biology, neurosciences, stem cells, and cancer biology. More about individual research programs can be viewed on websites for each investigator's website here.

Educate the next generation of postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, professional students, and undergraduates through experience in both research laboratories, and classroom education.

Our faculty contribute heavily to medical student education through courses offered by the Office of Medical Education in the School of Medicine. Faculty also offer courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, which are described in the UC Davis general catalog.

Use our expertise as scientists and educators in service to the university, professional societies, and to our communities.