Research
From advanced imaging to data-driven biology, students work in environments built for modern science.
Turn Research Into Professional Momentum
At the University of Florida's Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, students engage in research environments that reflect how science is practiced today. Faculty lead active research programs spanning human health, environmental systems and emerging biotechnology, creating opportunities for hands-on participation in ongoing microbiology research.
Microbiology research is no longer confined to a single lab or discipline. Today’s discoveries draw from molecular biology, computational analysis and advanced imaging technologies to understand how microbial systems function and interact across environments and scales.
These research efforts are organized into faculty-led research areas and laboratories that define the department’s core strengths and guide engagement with active projects and discovery.
Students at every level can contribute to this work, gaining experience that prepares them for graduate study, industry roles and research careers. The department supports research engagement for both on-campus and online students through instructional approaches that extend authentic lab and research experiences across every program — a standard that defines research at MCS.
Microbiology research at MCS is organized across key focus areas that guide faculty-led labs and projects.
Explore MCS Research Labs
Move from broad discovery to focused inquiry. Faculty-led labs showcase the department’s core research strengths and distinct areas of expertise, connecting students and researchers with active projects and real-world investigation.
How MCS Brings Research Into Every Classroom
See how CALS Mini Grants are supporting new approaches to microbiology instruction for on-campus and online students.
Supervised Research
Research at MCS is faculty-led and student-driven. Each supervised research lab is built around an active research program, giving students hands-on experience alongside scientists whose work is shaping the field.