The life sciences in the College are at the leading edge of breakthroughs in health, medicine, and biotechnology. Faculty in molecular biology, biochemistry, and virology, among other disciplines, are exploring everything from gene editing to viral pandemics, aiming to revolutionize treatments, vaccines, and the future of healthcare. Their discoveries are poised to improve human health and combat global health challenges in unprecedented ways.
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, + Virology
Research stories
The idea that an undiscovered organism could one day change the world is what first drew Spencer Schaberg ’28, a junior in the College at IU Bloomington, to the Microbiology program. “I c... Read more about From backyard microbes to career possibilities, Spencer Schaberg ’28 pursues a passion for scientific discovery
IU scientist awarded nearly $3 million by NIH to investigate a key barrier to HIV cure
A grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health will fund research led by Adarsh Dharan, Assistant Professor of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University, aimed at better u... Read more about IU scientist awarded nearly $3 million by NIH to investigate a key barrier to HIV cure
During her four years in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, Kate Lowrie ’27 has built a remarkable portfolio of experiences spanning undergraduate research, inter... Read more about From freshman researcher to future physician-scientist, IU senior charts remarkable path of discovery