Molecular biology is one of the most exciting and rapidly advancing areas of biology. Today, molecular biologists are actively involved in solving a variety of problems - from the human genome project and the treatment of genetic disease to forensic analysis and the study of DNA of endangered animals and extinct species. Molecular biology has also spawned the biotechnology industry through which new pharmaceuticals and many other exciting products are being generated.
Molecular biology promises a bright and rewarding future.
Otterbein's molecular biology program prepares you with the classroom, laboratory, and research experiences needed for success in this dynamic field. Our program is carried out in the context of the liberal arts and in close association with practicing scientists. In addition to research projects which are part of classes, there are also opportunites for in-depth research projects conducted with one of Otterbein's faculty. Recent students projects have included studies of the molecular genetics of psoriasis, the function of histocompatibility genes in the immune system, and the equine genome project. These projects have been published and presented at the Ohio Academy of Science annual meeting.