Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Phone406-243-5122
Websitehttps://www.umt.edu/biological-sciences/

Organization profile

Biological Science: the study of all living things. From the intricacies of cellular structure to ecological diversity, neurochemical behavior, and beyond. Whatever your goals, a degree in Biological Sciences will provide you with the insight and tools to confront the complexities of life. The Division of Biological Sciences (DBS) is committed to excellence in research, diversity and inclusion, and to training the next generation of scientists and leaders in the life sciences field.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 14 Life Below Water
SDG 15 Life on Land
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Steve Amish
- stephen.amishumontanaedu
- Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences - Research Scientist
Person
20052025
Chad Bishop
- chad.bishopumontanaedu
- Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences - Associate Professor
- W. A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
- Wildlife Biology - Director
Person
20012024
Creagh Breuner
- creagh.breunerumontanaedu
- Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences - Professor
- Institute on Ecosystems - Affiliate
Person
19982025

Genetic Selection of a High-Complexity Genome Fragment Library to Identify Novel Anti-Phage Defense Systems
Vassallo, C. (PI)
Montana State University
01/1/26 → …
Project: Research
Functional and Structural Plasticity of mPFC SST Cells During Memory Formation
Rau, A. (PI)
Montana State University
01/1/26 → …
Project: Research

Antennal extremes in amber: possible beetle pollination of Chloranthaceae in the Cretaceous
Zhao, Q., Sun, Y., Liu, J., Slipinski, A., Fu, Y., Huang, D., Engel, M. S., Emlen, D. J. & Cai, C., Jan 14 2026, In: Insect Systematics and Diversity. 10, 1, ixaf059.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Biogeochemical anatomy and ecosystem dynamics of a large phytoplankton bloom north of the Hawaiian Islands
Foreman, R. K., Barone, B., Grabowski, E., Björkman, K. M., Henderikx-Freitas, F., Garcia, C. A., Manck, L. E., White, A. E., Church, M. J. & Karl, D. M., Jan 2026, In: Progress in Oceanography. 241, 103620.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
1 Scopus citations
Dissection of amino acid acquisition pathways demonstrates that amino acid starvation of Borrelia burgdorferi results in a (p)ppGpp-independent maladaptive response
Kataria, A., Bohrnsen, E., Schwarz, B., Drecktrah, D., Samuels, D. S., Carmody, A. B., Myers, L. M. & Groshong, A. M., Jan 23 2026, In: Communications Biology. 9, 105.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Yale University
Fishman, L. (Visiting researcher)
Apr 2024
Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution

Member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Emlen, D. (Recipient), 2016
Prize
Presidential Early Career Award
Emlen, D. (Recipient), 2002
Prize
Academic Administrator Award
Bishop, C. (Recipient), 2025
Prize

Cushion plant community data from an Andean alpine ecosystem in Venezuela
Hupp, N. (Creator), Llambí, L. D. (Creator) & Callaway, R. (Creator), University of Montana, Oct 2016
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/biosci_data/1/
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