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General Information

The Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience (CBN) is a young, growing department within the Division of Life Sciences at Rutgers University. Faculty research encompasses the complementary areas of cell biology, developmental biology and neurobiology with an emphasis on fundamental problems in cell signaling and communication. Current areas of focus are biomolecular recognition and cell communication as well as molecular mechanisms of neuronal signaling and synaptic plasticity. The department also offers a comprehensive approach to instruction that begins with introductory lecture courses, continues with advanced topics seminar courses, and culminates in advanced laboratory coursework.

Departmental Contacts

Dr. Karl Herrup, Professor and Chair
Phone: (732) 445-3306
Fax: (732) 445-1794
herrup@biology.rutgers.edu

Dr. Mark Plummer
Co-Associate Chair
Phone: (732) 445-0422 - room D412
Fax: (732) 445-5870
mplummer@rci.rutgers.edu

Dr. Megerditch Kiledjian
Co-Associate Chair
Phone: (732) 445-0796 - room B303
Fax: (732) 445-0104
kiledjian@biology.rutgers.edu

Mrs. Virginia Marano
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (732) 445-3471
Fax: (732) 445-1794
marano@biology.rutgers.edu

Office Hours

8:30 am - 12:00 noon;
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST

Location

Administrative Office Room B211
Nelson Biological Laboratories

Mailing Address

Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Nelson Biological Laboratories,
Busch Campus
604 Allison Road
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-8082