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Department of Integrative Biology

Campus Box:
Campus Box 171, P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Physical location:
1151 Arapahoe, SI 2071
Denver, CO 80204
Email: Jacki Craig
Phone: (303) 556-8440
Fax: (303) 556-4352

Faculty Profile

Michael Greene, Biology

Michael Greene, Biology

Ant Communication

Michael Greene wanted to get his students involved in something bigger. His graduate students apply the mechanics of ant colonies to modern-day science.

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Department of Integrative Biology

Welcome to the Department of Integrative Biology!

DEPARTMENT CHAIR

​​Dr. John Swallow, Professor

THE DEPARTMENT

Faculty and students in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Colorado Denver are actively engaged in teaching and research. With nationally and internationally recognized reputations, faculty in Integrative Biology receive local and national funding in support of cutting-edge research in fields ranging from cell and molecular biology to ecology and evolution. Students in Integrative Biology receive advanced and basic training in biology and related fields.​

  • The Department offers BS, MS and PhD degrees in biology with opportunities for students to specialize within biology. A Biotechnology Certificate is also available to undergraduate and graduate students.
  • The department fosters a positive learning and training environment offering students exposure to a broad range of biological disciplines. The department also encourages undergraduate and graduate student participation in research leading to publication and job training

HEALTH CAREERS

Looking for direction concerning Health Careers? The department has experienced and knowledgeable advisors who can help students chart their future course. For more information please click on the following links: Health Careers and BA/BS MD

ADVISORS

Department Advisors are available for Undergraduate Advising, Health Careers Advising and Graduate Advising during their walk in office hours. Current Biology Advisor Office Hours

TA Positions
There are a limited number of competitive positions for Undergraduates in teaching related positions. if you are interested, please contact the instructor associated with the class or your biology advisor for more information.


News and Events

Honor students from Integrative Biology recognized at Western District Conference.
Seven undergraduates representing the CU Denver Phi Rho Chapter of Tri Beta, the National Biological Honor Society, presented their research at the Western District Conference hosted by Colorado Mesa University from 12-13 April .  For the second year in a row, Tanya (Tatyana) Liakhova received the John C. Johnson Award for her poster presentation, which was entitled Molecular Interactions and Membrane Targeting of Granuphilin C2 Domains.  Tanya’s research was mentored by Jefferson Knight (Chemistry).  Heather Dirkmaat, Daniel Polanco, Rachel Ancar, and Mike Renecle were also recognized with awards in their respective categories.  High-achieving Biology majors should contact Chapter Advisor Leo P. Bruederle (Integrative Biology) for information about membership in the Phi Rho Chapter and research opportunities in biology

Congratulations Biology Graduates!

The Department is always pleased to acknowledge our Bachelor of Science graduates. To view a listing of graduates by semester please click here.