The School of Biological Sciences at UM-DAE CEBS, located in the lush green campus of the University of Mumbai Kalina campus, is a vibrant department for cutting-edge research and quality education. We are committed to exploring the frontiers of biological sciences and fostering the next generation of scientists. We aim to deliver quality education, skill learning and curiosity-driven research at par with international standards of excellence in an all-encompassing and collaborative environment.

Our research areas encompass a wide range of exciting fields, including:

• Ciliary Biology: Investigating cilia's structure, function, and dysfunction to understand their role in health and disease.
• Cancer Epigenetics: Unraveling epigenetic memories that drive cancer initiation via environment-induced gene silencing, and reverse engineering its evolutionary conservation to design drug screens.
• Cancer Biology and Therapeutics: Understanding different forms of cell death that can be induced in cancer cells, and investigating novel therapeutic options utilizing designer nanoparticles functionalized with potent anticancer phytochemicals.
• Bacterial Biofilms: Exploring antibiotic resistance in bacterial biofilms by understanding quorum sensing and cyclic di-GMP signalling pathways in biofilm formation, investigating novel compounds for biofilm control, and applying systems biology and CRISPR-CAS 9 approach for targeted therapeutic strategies.
• Plant-Pathogen Interactions: Fundamental understanding of the intricate processes involved in the banana-fusarium interaction to develop novel plant protection strategies.

Our educational programs, prepared by experts in the field and continually updated to incorporate the rapidly expanding knowledge base, are designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous training experience for aspiring scientists. We offer:

• Integrated MSc Program: A curriculum, under the NEP guidelines, combines foundational knowledge with hands-on research opportunities, preparing students for diverse careers in biological sciences.
• PhD Program: Candidates for our PhD program are selected through a rigorous selection process. The program empowers students to conduct independent research and contribute to scientific knowledge under the guidance of our faculty members.

At the School of Biological Sciences, we are committed to nurturing scientific curiosity, innovation, and excellence in our students and researchers. Join us on this sojourn of discovery and contribute to it making a lasting impact on the world of biology!