Department of Biology

Daniel Bessner, associate professor of international studies and Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discuss whether and how colleges should re-open in the fall.

NBC News profiles Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, who has emerged as one of the nation’s top experts during the coronavirus pandemic.

Scott Freeman, principal lecturer emeritus of biology, discusses his new research into the resiliency of underrepresented students in introductory chemistry courses.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, weighs in on the World Health Organization's recent comments about the transmission of COVID-19.

French and oceanography major Anna Sulc has traveled the world for her humanities and biology research. 

The scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching worldwide.

David Barash, professor emeritus of biology, writes about the "bio-wisdom" that may come from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sam Wasser, research professor of biology, explains how researchers are studying orcas in the Northwest waters in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explains his concerns with the Trump administration's removal of CDC guidances regarding the potential spread of COVID-19 in places of worship.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, CDC's revised estimates for future infections, which some say is too optimistic and many fear the agency could be responding to political pressure.

The UW shares a multitude of activities associated with Arts and Sciences including but not limited to book discussions, cello performances, and more.

Health experts worry that treating secondary infections alongside coronavirus could create antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Benjamin Kerr, professor of biology, is quoted

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, cautions against the claims made by recent proponents of the herd immunity theory in regards to the coronavirus.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explores the uncertainty of coronavirus, such as the actual count of those infected and how news sources are collecting their own data.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, provides a comprehensive explanation on COVID-19, Coronavirus, and how to make sense of the current crisis in the Atlantic