• Dr. Jerry Bouma in his lab

    Dr. Jerry Bouma studies stem cells to better understand the role they play in normal biology and in disease. His work may help lead to development of new tests for earlier diagnosis of reproductive cancers. Read more here.

  • Dr. John Rash Working with Thomas Yasumura

    Dr. John Rash with Research Associate Thomas Yasumura at the electron microscope. Learn more about Dr. Rash's pioneering research on FRIL-labeled neuronal gap junctions in the brain and retina, click here.

  • Undergraduate Gross Anatomy Class at CSU

    Undergraduate students in Gross Anatomy course at CSU. The Department of Biomedical Sciences uses high-tech virtual instruction, as well as traditional hands-on education in human and animal anatomy. Read more here.

Department of Biomedical Sciences

The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is a major locus for biomedical education from undergraduate through postdoctorate and for translational biomedical research for Colorado State University. BMS houses more than 30 specialty laboratories. Faculty members' interests run the gamut from reproductive biology and endocrinology to neurotransmitters and molecular signal transduction.

BMS News!

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Dr. Scott Earley Named Colorado State Monfort Professor

Dr. Scott Earley, Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences, was named one of two CSU Monfort Professors for 2012. Read more about the award and Dr. Earley's research.

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BMS Faculty and Staff Recognized for Outstanding Service

Kelly Swetich, BMS Undergraduate Education Coordinator, along with faculty members Charles Miller and Ray Wahlen, were recently recognized for outstanding service by the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Read about their awards here.

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Equine Reproduction Laboratory Rebuilding

Plans to rebuild the laboratory and office space for CSU’s prestigious Equine Reproduction Laboratory are in final design stages, and officials anticipate that construction will start next spring. The building was destroyed by a fire in July 2011.