Technological InnovationDivision II
Operational Unit
Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory
Biology & Biological Engineering
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Conducts fundamental molecular and cellular biology research that underpins the Foundation's applied biological programs, from pathogen characterization to therapeutic development and ecosystem genetics.
Doctrine
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA · Caltech Biology Division Standards
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
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Cell culture, transfection, and gene expression analysis
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Protein purification, characterization, and structural analysis
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CRISPR-Cas9 and gene editing protocol development
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Flow cytometry and single-cell analysis
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Confocal microscopy and live-cell imaging
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Molecular cloning and recombinant protein production
Division II
Biology & Biological Engineering