The Institute of Molecular Biology at the University of Oregon is an interdisciplinary research community, founded in 1959, dedicated to investigating biological questions at the molecular level. Our collaborative and interactive Institute brings together—from the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Physics—scientists using diverse approaches and state-of-the-art facilities. The rich research environment provides exceptional training opportunities for young scientists. To join the IMB as a graduate student, see the Graduate Admissions page.
Drosophila pupal antenna stained for Prospero (red, glia), Elav (blue, neurons), and green background fluorscence to highlight the cuticular sensory structures. Photo by Laurina Manning, Doe lab. See Manning and Doe (1999) Development 126, 2063-2071
Recent IMB Research Publications
Structure and Proposed Mechanism for the pH-Sensing Helicobacter pylori Chemoreceptor TlpBStructure July 2012
Guillemin Lab
Developmentally Regulated Subnuclear Genome Reorganization Restricts Neural Progenitor Competence in DrosophilaCell January 2013
Doe Lab
Upcoming IMB Events
| May 21 | IMB Seminar | Doug Koshland, University of California, Berkeley |
| May 23 | IMB Seminar | Kota Mizumoto, Stanford University |
IMB News
The Peter von Hippel Graduate Scholar Award has been established to recognize Pete's many contributions to the Institute of Molecular Biology and to support graduate education! Please consider donating.
The Institute of Molecular Biology and Department of Chemistry welcome new faculty member Mike Harms starting in Fall 2013!
Eric Selker has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences! Read more...
Chris Doe has been awarded the Medical Research Foundation Discovery Award
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