Department of Structural Biology

Our department is at the intersection of education and innovation. Ready to take an active role in research that matters?

About Us

1/14/26

Explore how we leverage structural biology approaches to solve critical problems in biology and medicine.

Recent Faculty Publications

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We share our research studies with physicians and scientists worldwide through publications in leading academic journals.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
04
2026

STB Seminar: Mark Bowen
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
JSMBS 2213B

Mar
11
2026

STB Seminar: Christine Dunham
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
JSMBS 2213B

Mar
25
2026

STB Seminar: Nozomi Ando
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
JSMBS 2213B

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Education Ignites Exploration. Become a Key Contributor to Progress.

Have a curious mind? Ready to push boundaries? As part of a premier research community, in our department you’ll collaborate with leading faculty members, explore new ideas and turn questions into discovery. Whether you’re a PhD student, a postdoctoral researcher or studying in our master's program, every stage of your academic journey will offer opportunities to gain hands-on experience, develop advanced skills, and grow into a confident leader.

Our Research and Expertise

Faculty

Areas of Research

Recent Faculty Publications

Why UB?

“It is exciting to know that you can be the first one ever to see a given atomic structure and how important that can be in mechanism elucidation.”

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Cole Masuga

Student, PhD program in structural biology

“The mentorship throughout the program was extremely valuable as I progressed from being a beginner scientist to feeling confident in my discipline.”

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Monica MacDonald, PhD

Alumna, PhD program in structural biology

“One of my favorite aspects of the structural biology program is its strong collaborative culture, both within structural biology and across campus.”

1/14/26

Bridget Corsaro

Student, PhD program in structural biology

“This program has been exceptional in its ability to allow me to find my place in science and in research with such a wide range of possibilities in labs and in classes.”

1/14/26

Mercedes Fisk

Student, PhD program in structural biology

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Structural Biology at a Glance

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Our research informs the starting points for everything from better drug design to identifying new classes of anti-tumor agents.
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Students are admitted to a general PhD program. After a year of rotating through nine departments, they can select our structural biology PhD program.
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In our two-year program, students can select additional elective coursework to tailor training toward interests + experience.
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Our students, postdocs and faculty can enjoy the perks of living in Buffalo, which has a cost of living 4–11% lower than the national average.
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Our affiliated research centers include well-established institutes across UB that support collaborative, multidisciplinary research.
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We receive funding from a variety of sources, including the NIH, which confirms the value of our high-impact research.