The Unseen World of Everything
We make sense of the structures, mechanisms and chemical processes shared by all living things. Interested in medical school or a biotech career? We’ll help you get there.
The Science of Life Starts Here
Every living thing has a chemical structure. We research, experiment and pass on the knowledge we find examining all levels of biological organization — including molecular, biochemical, biophysical, structural and organismal.
Our work changes lives. From researching protein interactions related to Alzheimer’s disease to developing vaccines for mosquito-borne viruses, our work impacts human health and well-being around the world.
We’ll help you develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed to succeed in medical or graduate school and in biotech, biomedical or academic careers.
Faculty position available: Plant Molecular Biochemist
A ‘greener’ source for rare earth metals?
RECENT NEWS
Integrative Sciences Initiative Directors and Woodson Hall Occupants Announced
Two new directors of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) and the first occupants of Woodson Hall, the heart of the ISI, have been announced. Milad Abolhasani and Melanie Simpson were named director of accelerated technologies and director of research, respectively, effective October 1.
Mining the Potential of pokeweed
Colleen Doherty, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, is investigating whether the plant pokeweed could extract rare earth elements to help power batteries and bolster the green economy.
2024 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrated its alumni award winners on Sept. 13. Find out how they’re making an impact.
Get to Know Our 2024 Incoming Class
We’re welcoming our largest-ever incoming class — for the fifth year in a row. Meet some of our new NC State students and learn what’s in store for them as members of the Wolfpack.
A Beautiful Balance
Many Healthy Pursuits
For graduating senior Abdullah Zaben, attending NC State has been about much more than just classrooms and textbooks. The Caldwell Fellow’s extracurricular activities have helped his community in extraordinary ways while also preparing him for his next big step.
Meet the 2024 Award for Excellence Winners
NC State honored the 12 universitywide winners of the Award for Excellence at a June 4 ceremony.
Illuminating Science
With support from the new Harold Swaisgood Biochemistry Mentorship Fund, Hali Harwood spent her final undergraduate year at NC State researching a genetic mutation linked to a developmental disorder and two forms of cancer.
Four Incoming CALS Students Named Park Scholars
The four students were selected for the Park Scholarship out of more than 3,400 applicants.
New Software Boosts Accuracy of Tech to Measure Crop Health
A new tool improves the accuracy of electronic devices that measure the color of a plant’s leaves to assess health.