Welcome to the Department of Biology and Biotechnologies 'Charles Darwin' (BBCD)

The Department of Biology and Biotechnologies 'Charles Darwin' (BBCD) is located in the main Campus of Sapienza University and serves three main functions: Undergraduate instruction, Graduate education and Research. The Department is highly multidisciplinary, with teaching and research activities spanning diverse biological topics ranging from the study of the molecular, cellular and developmental processes in living organisms to animal behavior. Our Faculty includes nationally and internationally renowed scientists with differing and complementing expertise. BBCD also hosts research facilities such as microscopy and nanotechnologies.

More detailed information on the Research Activities carried out the Department can be found here

Director: Prof. Marco Oliverio
Chief Administrative Officer: Mr Paolo Valenti

Administration Opening hours:

     Mon. Hours 08:00 to 17:00
     Tue. hours 08:00 to 17:00
     Wed. Hours 08:00 to 17:00
     Thu. Hours 08:00 to 17:00
     Fri. Hours 8:00 to 14:00

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