Biology Division History

Caltech's Division of Biology may have a relatively short history, but it is a rich one. Not only has the division contributed to many of the major advances that have made biology the premier science of the 21st century, but Caltech also has trained many of the world's best-known biologists, who continue to make significant breakthroughs. Click on parts of the timeline above to read more about the people and research that have given rise to Caltech's eminent position in the biological sciences.