MOLECULAR BIOLOGY•BIOCHEMISTRY•BIOINFORMATICS
 Molecular biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics are dynamic, rapidly expanding, modern areas of study that have enormous significance on the way we live our lives today, and on the ways our lives will change in the coming years. The areas of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry have revolutionized science in the last few decades, and have driven today's technology that plays a critical role in virtually every aspect of the life sciences, including such vital areas as medicine, pharmacology, ecology, chemistry, environmental science, and agriculture. Bioinformatics combines the successes in understand the chemistry of the gene and the advances of the molecular tools in life sciences with another contemporary technical revolution; computer-based information technology. The far-reaching impact of these new disciplines has changed the way we fight disease, produce food, monitor the environment, and deal with crime. They have literally transformed our society, our language, and our economy. The explosion of the commercial application of these disciplines which has resulted in the biotechnology industry, has changed the economy of the world. Maryland has one of the largest concentrations of biotech industries anywhere in the world within 60 miles of Towson University. This societal transformation and economic explosion has produced a vital, ever-growing demand for individuals with solid interdisciplinary training in these areas.
We are excited about the Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics Program that has been developed at Towson University. The integration of the expertise of four distinct departments - Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer and Information Sciences - is unique and gives students training that is absolutely cutting-edge. The mentoring aspect of the MB3 Program provides guidance that will support and nurture our students in their development as scientists and multiple opportunities are available to obtain hands on training working with Faculty and outside business partners. Our students are vital to the future of our society, and we believe this program will provide them with options and opportunities to help them face the technology challenges of the 21st century.
The Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics (MB3) Program
Smith Hall, Room 360
Phone: 410 704 3491
Fax: 410 704 3490
email: MB3@towson.edu
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