The MCB program funds research on the fundamental properties of living systems, focusing on atomic to cellular scales. It prioritizes projects that enhance mechanistic understanding of molecular and cellular structures, functions, and evolution, especially those that provide quantitative, predictive insights into complex behaviors. The program encourages interdisciplinary research, combining molecular and cellular biology with fields like chemistry, computer science, and physics. MCB is open… Show More

MCB supports research that promises to uncover the fundamental properties of living systems across atomic, molecular, subcellular, and cellular scales. The program gives high priority to projects that advance mechanistic understanding of the structure, function, and evolution of molecular, subce… Show More