On February 25, 2021, members of the Department of Biology came together with alumni, industry representatives, and supporters to review the department’s challenges and accomplishments during the third annual Friends of Biology gathering. The event was held virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions. Although everyone yearns for in-person events to resume, the new format came with some benefits: it was the largest Friends of Biology gathering yet, with 195 attendees from 12 countries.

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