Molecular and
Cellular Biology
Where molecules meet life
WHAT
Focus
Students uncover the fundamental principles that govern living systems—from molecular interactions to cellular organization—and learn how biological processes drive development, adaptation, and disease. The program trains them to explore how molecules and cells coordinate to sustain life, integrating gene expression, signal transduction, organelle dynamics, and cell communication to build a comprehensive understanding of how cellular processes shape organismal function and pathology. Graduates emerge ready to connect molecular insight with discovery across all areas of modern biology.
HOW
Approach
Learning blends core theoretical knowledge with hands-on research in molecular and cell biology techniques. Students gain practical experience in genetic manipulation, live-cell imaging, protein biochemistry, and omics analysis, linking experiments to biological questions. Workshops, seminars, and lab rotations cultivate both technical mastery and critical scientific reasoning.
WHERE
Environment
The area is powered by Human Technopole (HT), advancing molecular and cellular research through systems biology and high-resolution imaging; IFOM and the European Institute of Oncology (IEO), focusing on genome stability and cellular signaling; and the National Institute of Molecular Genetics (INGM), investigating the molecular control of gene expression and cell regulation. Together, these institutions provide a dynamic and collaborative environment where molecular detail meets cellular complexity.
WHO
People
This module is for students who are curious about how cells work—and how their molecular machinery builds and sustains life. Whether uncovering signaling networks, studying gene regulation, or exploring cellular architecture, they develop the tools to translate molecular understanding into biological insight.