Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology

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Harvard undergraduates at HSCRB concentrate in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology (HDRB). The HDRB concentration embraces ‘basic’ science. Our students develop a profound understanding of human biology, and apply what they learn to the fundamental principles of life science.

We believe that such understanding demands a firm foundation not only in life science disciplines, but also in chemistry, the physical sciences, and mathematics.

The HDRB concentration embraces ‘basic’ science.

Life science: Our students develop a profound understanding of human biology to gain a better understanding of disease, and apply what they learn in laboratory settings. They learn important biological principles that give insights into human biology, specifically in development and regeneration.

Foundational disciplines: We encourage our students to incorporate not only life science disciplines, but also chemistry, the physical sciences, and mathematics into their learning.

Research: The HDRB concentration emphasizes hands-on research, both through coursework and independent projects. Our students conduct experimental research in HSCRB laboratories throughout their four undergraduate years, so they take full advantage of Harvard’s unique strengths as a teaching college and research university.

Translation: This foundation our students gain in human biology and the mechanisms of disease dovetails with some of the ‘translational’ research conducted in our labs, which is focused on clinical applications.