Under the BBS umbrella are eight interwoven research communities comprised of basic science departments and interdepartmental programs at Harvard Medical School. We think of these communities as our “neighborhoods within the city.” Each provides a close-knit environment where faculty and trainees with common interests work together to advance research in their field and participate in enriching training activities.

BBS therefore combines the unparalleled choice of research lab made possible by its size with the cohesiveness of special-interest communities typical of smaller departmental programs. See the descriptions and links below (listed alphabetically) to learn more about our communities and the activities they sponsor to create collaborative, stimulating, and supportive atmospheres in which to conduct your thesis research.