05/31/2026
Headtlove Essel Dadzie
Ph.D. Thesis Defense
Headtlove Essel Dadzie joined the Molecular Biology Program in 2020! We are excited to see Headtlove defend!
Flyer: Oncological Sciences
The Bioscience PhD Programs are comprised of the Molecular Biology Program and Biological Chemistry Program.
Each program is distinct in its core curriculum and requirements and reach across 10 departments at the University of Utah. The programs allow students to obtain a broad scientific education, yet tailor their training to their specific interests. Students carry out cutting-edge research mentored by world-class scientists, in an environment emphasizing the critical thinking and creativity necessary to become a successful scientist.
05/31/2026
Headtlove Essel Dadzie
Ph.D. Thesis Defense
Headtlove Essel Dadzie joined the Molecular Biology Program in 2020! We are excited to see Headtlove defend!
Flyer: Oncological Sciences
05/27/2026
Paola Fonseca Romero
Ph.D. Thesis Defense
Paola Fonseca Romero joined the Molecular Biology Program in 2021! We are excited to see Paola defend!
Flyer: Microbiology & Immunology
05/25/2026
Mya Scheib
Ph.D. Thesis Defense
Mya Scheib joined the Molecular Biology Program in 2020! We are excited to see Mya defend!
Flyer: Human Genetics
05/04/2026
Biochemist Brenda Bass wins Rosenblatt Prize - @theU Distinguished professor helped reveal the inner workings of RNA, the molecule that carries genetic instruction for building proteins.
04/30/2026
Shai-Anne Nalder
Ph.D. Thesis Defense
Shai-Anne Nalder joined the Biological Chemistry Program in 2020! We are excited to see Shai-Anne defend!
Flyer: Biochemistry & Megan Okada
04/20/2026
Bo Price
Ph.D. Thesis Defense
Bo Price joined the Molecular Biology Program in 2020! We are excited to see Bo defend!
Flyer: Biochemistry
02/13/2026
Precious C. Opurum
Ph.D. Thesis Defense
Precious C. Opurum joined the Biological Chemistry Program in 2021! We are excited to see Precious defend!
Flyer: Nutrition & Integrative Physiology
01/27/2026
Braden Fallon
Ph.D. Thesis Defense
Braden Fallon joined the Molecular Biology Program in 2021! We are excited to see Braden defend!
Flyer: Biochemistry
01/06/2026
The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice - @theU If the results apply in humans, Turicibacter-derived compounds could be effective therapeutics to promote metabolic health and healthy weight.
12/02/2025
Your personal Polar Express: December activities to do via UTA - @theU Whether you’ve finished your finals early or just need a study break, here’s a list of December holiday activities accessible by train in Salt Lake...
| Monday | 9am - 5am |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5am |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5am |
| Thursday | 9am - 5am |
| Friday | 9am - 5am |