Research Labs
Explore our labs and discover hands-on research opportunities for students.
Discover Hands-On Research Opportunities
The Department of Biological Sciences at UNC is home to a wide range of research labs, exploring everything from animal behavior and ecology to molecular biology. Our labs give students at all levels the chance to gain hands-on experience, develop research skills, and contribute to exciting discoveries.
Why Get Involved?
- Hands-on Experience: Participate in active research projects.
- Skill Development: Learn lab techniques, data collection, and analysis.
- Mentorship: Work closely with faculty and graduate students.
- Student Stories: Share your experiences and make an impact.
Explore Our Labs
Study how birds communicate and interact, exploring evolution and social behavior through field and lab research.
Explore how drugs can influence the immune system and contribute to advances in health and medicine. Students can get hands-on experience studying immune responses and pharmacological effects.
Research how cancers and diseases can form from behavioral risk factors at the molecular level, specifically within the liver.
Engage yourself in the variances between different types of reptile venoms while exploring potential new poison compositions and structures.
Delve into the world of conservation genetics, exploring different genetic make-ups of rare and endangered plants, particularly to dissect the mechanisms leading to new species formation.
Dive into different immune system functioning against cancer and other diseases, specifically focusing on inflammation in these contexts.
Spotlight on Research
