mcbUSA

mcbUSA, the original club sponsored by the MCB Department at UC Berkeley, works to provide students with academic services and social events.

Molecular & Cell Biology Undergraduate Association (mcbUSA) at UC Berkeley aims to facilitate the formation of relationships between students and faculty, and explore different paths of biological careers in health and industry. While we are sponsored by the MCB department, you don't have to be an MCB major to join or to take part in the events, so come out and join us for a fun-filled year! mcbUSA has also spearheaded the official MCB-Mentorship program, which pairs MCB-undergrads with upperclassmen students as well as graduate students under MCB among other departments including Public Health, IB, and more! Members of mcbUSA receive priority for the program as well as other member-determined benefits as part of the student organization.

02/18/2026

GM Workshop #1 📚🎓

Not all pre-health professors are the same. Let’s talk about the pros, the cons, and what really prepares students for healthcare. Let’s have an honest discussion about the pros and cons of pre-health teaching, what works, what doesn’t, and how students can better navigate their academic journey.

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02/17/2026

Epidemics, Evidence, and Ethics 🦠🔎

How should scientific evidence guide ethical decision-making during epidemics? Join mcbUSA for a featured faculty event with Professor Stefano Bertozzi, Professor of Health Policy & Management at UC Berkeley. The session will include an interactive Q&A and information about undergraduate research opportunities!

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02/09/2026

SURP Infosession!! ☀️🥼

Looking for SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES? Check out mcbUSA’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program! SURP is designed to connect UC Berkeley undergraduates with biology-related labs for mentored summer research opportunities. We’ll be going over the program and its timeline at our infosession on Tuesday 2/24/26 from 7-8pm in VLSB 2063 (more information on the mcbUSA website!). Please fill out this form to subscribe to our mailing list and RSVP for the infosession:

🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZCEB9ptlkDUlPCD-QP6ptROtOKTgZQv3D6OpfAYq0F2MwCg/viewform
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01/29/2026

Navigating the MCB Major ✨✨

Wondering how research units work, which courses to take, or if a semester abroad fits your plan? Join us for an MCB advising session with Claire Eccles, an MCB undergraduate advisor! We will be covering several common questions about the MCB major, such as research, drop policies, studying abroad, and more.

01/18/2026

mcbUSA is now recruiting for Spring 2026!

🧫🧪 Want to join a biology community that provides the resources and mentorship to help you on your science journey? Come check us out at our first Zoom Infosession (1/27 8-9PM) and second In-Person Infosession + Meet mcbUSA (1/28 7-8PM)!

📝: Committee Applications open 1/27 and will close 2/3 @11:59PM. General Member Sign-Ups open 1/27 and will close 2/21 @11:59PM.

🔗: Zoom and application links in bio

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12/27/2025

mcbUSA Fall 2025 Wrapped is here! ✨

Thank you to all the leadership, officers, and general members for making this semester another success! We’ve curated your major accomplishments this fall and are incredibly proud of the mcbUSA community for all your time engaging with, showing up for, and advancing science with peers and presenters!

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12/26/2025

A quick recap from our Fall Banquet 🎄Thank you to our incredible officers and members, and especially to our seniors for an amazing semester 🤍

12/02/2025

Apply to the Summer Undergraduate Research Program! 🔬⚡️

Do you want to conduct research over the summer? Do you want opportunities to publish and present research? Then apply to the Summer Undergraduate Research Program! Applications open late February - stay posted via the mcbUSA newsletter, Slack, and Instagram!

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11/15/2025

ShareTea Fundraiser!! 🧋🍨

Come support mcbUSA at ! Stop by Wednesday, November 19th, through Friday, November 21st from 12PM until 9PM, order through Snackpass Kiosk or App, and show this flyer when receiving your item!

11/13/2025

Rock Climbing Social!! 🧗🪢

Want to get to know your fellow mcbUSA members and release your post-midterm stress?! Join us this Saturday 11/15 to climb an adventure together from 7-9 PM at Mosaic Boulders! If this is your first time ever going to Mosaic, it’ll be $15 with rental equipments included.

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11/07/2025

General Member Meeting #3: Interview Prep!! 💬🧳

Have an interview looming in your future?!? Hear about how to cold email, interview, and other tips for application! We will also have mock interviews to get real-time feedback on your performance. Join us for a fun and low-stakes workshop November 12th from 8-9PM in VLSB 2063.

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11/04/2025

Cortical Conversations!! 💬🧠

Ever wondered how a background in pharmacy can lead to neuroscience research?

Hear Dr. Pierre-Marie Gardères’ story—from studying across Europe to working in a Berkeley lab—and gain insights on research, grad school, and building an international career. Come chat with Dr. Gardères and enjoy a short talk + Q&A on Nov 6th from 6-7PM at VLSB 2032!

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Berkeley, CA
94720

Opening Hours

7pm - 8pm

Website

http://mcbusa.berkeley.edu/

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