Research at SFSU

The Biology Department at SFSU is an energetic community dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and providing a rich educational environment. Supported by highly skilled technical and administrative staff, our 47 full-time diverse faculty conduct cutting-edge research to provide abundant training opportunities for our more than 1500 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. 

Faculty

Our faculty and staff conduct research that spans biology, including 

• Biology Education
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Ecology and Evolution
• Physiology

Facilities

Our on campus state-of-the-art facilities and resources include:

• The Biology Stockroom
• Cell and Molecular Imaging Center
• Harry D. Thiers Herbarium
• Electron Microscope Facility
• Genomics/Transcriptomics Analysis Core
• SFSU Greenhouse
• The Sierra Nevada Field Campus

Research Centers and Affiliates