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College of Biological Sciences
Support the Life Sciences this Give Day!

From the smallest building blocks of life to the biodiversity of our planet, the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences (CBS) explores fundamental questions about life on our planet. Our 125+ faculty prepare students to solve the problems of tomorrow with solutions today. Your gift to the College of Biological Sciences will support the success of more than 6,500 students with an investment in the entire life sciences footprint at UC Davis. Join us and help foster the next generation of leaders dedicated to finding solutions for 21st-century challenges!

Not sure where to give? We hope that in addition to supporting one of our many Give Day challenges, please consider the CBS Dean's Circle or the CBS Annual Fund to provide immediate support the most pressing needs college-wide. Join our family of donors today! 

Your gift, no matter the amount, creates a positive and meaningful impact. When you support biological sciences, you provide valuable resources that will help foster world-class education, facilitate leading-edge research, and advance discoveries in human and animal health, cancer, neuroscience, genetic and infectious diseases and more.

Join our generous supporters and make a gift to the College of Biological Sciences today!

Understanding Why BRCA2 Is Linked to Cancer Risk
Apr 15, 2023


 

“Elucidating the function of BRCA2 is essential for understanding the molecular etiology of cancer development in breast and ovarian cells, as well as many other cell types including prostate,” said Stephen Kowalczykowski, distinguished professor of microbiology and molecular genetics in the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences

SUPPORT THE INCREDIBLE RESEARCH BEING DONE AT THE COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES TODAY!



$2,500
Alan and Shinyee Chan Challenge for Neurobiology Physiology and Behavior Department
THANK YOU to Alan and Shinyee Chan and to everyone that supported the Neurobiology Physiology and Behavior Support Fund Challenge this Give Day! Your generosity will impact our students, department, and research.
Completed
$20,870
Alys Hay Travel Award Challenge
THANK YOU to Alys Hay and all those who supported the Alys Hay Travel Award to empower our most vulnerable students to succeed academically and professionally. We are incredibly grateful to have you as a partner in our work.
Completed
$12,500
AvenueB Advisory Board Challenge
We've reached our goal! THANKS to the AvenueB Advisory Board members and everyone who supported AvenueB on Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$20,000
Biochem Teaching Lab Challenge
THANK YOU to Mark and Carole '91 McNamee, and everyone who supported the Biochem Teaching Lab Challenge this Give Day! Our students are the big winners as your support provides the best facilities in which to learn and conduct biochemistry research.
Completed
$5,000
CBS Annual Fund Challenge
THANK YOU to alumnus Roger Halualani ’89, ’91 and everyone who gave to the College of Biological Sciences Annual Fund Challenge this Give Day. Your generosity will positively impact our students, faculty and programs college-wide. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$18,500
CBS Graduate Support Challenge
THANK YOU to Deb Neff, and everyone who supported the College of Biological Sciences Graduate Support Challenge this Give Day. Your generosity will directly support graduate areas where the need is most critical. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,500
Center for Population Biology Student Support Challenge
THANK YOU to all those who gave to the Center for Population Biology this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Dr. Ronald Smith and Diane Smith's CBS BioInnovations Lab Challenge
THANK YOU for joining Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Diane Smith in supporting the BioInnovation Lab! Your generosity offers students the technical skills and leadership training to help make real world impact. Again, thank you!
Completed
$2,500
Evolution and Ecology Department Challenge
THANK YOU to donors Sandor Szego and Nancy Chang, and to everyone who supported the Evolution and Ecology Department Challenge this Give Day! Your gifts will help support student research opportunities, among other priorities.
Completed
$5,000
HPA Advisory Board Challenge
THANK YOU to our HPA Advisory Board members and everyone who made a gift to this challenge. Your support of HPA will help thousands of students and obtain the education and guidance necessary to pursue careers in any human or animal health field. We are incredibly grateful to you for your support!
Completed
$15,000
Kendra M. Chan Bodega Marine Lab Challenge
THANK YOU to Vicki Moore and everyone who supported the Kendra M. Chan Bodega Marine Lab Challenge! Your support enables us to host an undergraduate student at the BML this summer to conduct an independent research project. It's an honor and a privilege for us to help carry on Kendra's legacy. We are grateful for your support.
Completed
$3,000
Marty Usrey Challenge for Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program
THANK YOU to Marty Usrey Ph.D., and all who gave to support the Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program. Your generosity provides the support and tools our students, who are underrepresented, economically and socially disadvantaged, need to be successful. We are deeply grateful!
Completed
$6,000
Plant Biology Undergraduate Research Challenge
THANK YOU to alumna Dr. Maud Hinchee and everyone who supported experiential learning for Plant Biology students. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,500
Raymond L. Rodriguez Undergraduate Research Challenge
THANK YOU to all who supported the Ray Rodriguez Undergraduate Research Challenge. Your generosity supports student success now and in the future. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$10,000
Steve and Tammy Conston Scholarship Challenge
Thank YOU for joining Steve and Tammy Conston to provide scholarship support for undergraduate students in the College of Biological Sciences who have demonstrated financial need. Your generosity makes a difference and we are deeply grateful!
Completed
$16,000
Tim Metcalf Challenge for the Botanical Conservatory
THANK YOU to Johanna Kwan and Kevin Hague and to everyone who supported the Tim Metcalf Challenge for the Botanical Conservatory this Give Day! Your gifts will provide the needed resources to advance this tremendous teaching facility into the future. We are so grateful!
Completed
Leaderboard
Battle of the Colleges
Support your College to move them up the leader board. A gift of any size will increase their ranking!
Rank Colleges Gifts
1 College of Engineering 388
2 College of Letters and Science 309
3 College of Biological Sciences 264
4 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 212
Ended
$7,500
Alumni to Aggie Student Research Challenge
THANK YOU to alumnus Dr. Kevin Gardner and everyone who gave to the Alumni to Aggie Student Research Challenge. Thanks to your generosity, many more students will be able to gain summer undergraduate research experiences this year. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,500
ASM Club Support Challenge
THANK YOU to Margherita and Wolf-Dietrich Heyer, and to everyone that supported the ASM Club Support Challenge this Give Day! We are incredibly grateful to you for supporting our students as they explore microbiology, research, and career outlooks taking full advantage of the opportunities provided the professional society ASM.
Completed
$95,000
Biochem and Molecular Biology First-Gen Challenge
THANK YOU to Drs. John Cuppoletti and Danuta Malinowska, and all who gave to support the Biochem and Molecular Biology Challenge. Your generosity helps support first-gen students succeed by preparing them for future professional pathways. We are deeply grateful!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
BioLaunch Challenge
THANK YOU to Edward '88 and Harriet Yu and to everyone who supported BioLaunch this Give Day! We deeply appreciate your support of our incoming first-year and transfer students as they chart a course for success at UC Davis.
Completed
$2,500
CBS Dean’s Circle Challenge
THANK YOU to Ron Mito, and everyone who supported this challenge, for your generous support! We’re incredibly honored that you have chosen to partner with us and help us address critical needs throughout the College of Biological Sciences.
Completed
$5,000
CBS Undergraduate Support Challenge
THANK YOU to Bob DuBridge and Vanitha Ramakrishnan, and everyone who gave to the College of Biological Sciences Undergraduate Support Fund Challenge during Give Day. Your gift allows our students an opportunity to learn, study, grow, and impact the world. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$12,500
Charles and Nanci Cooper's Challenge for Undergraduate Research
THANK YOU to Chuck and Nanci Cooper and to all who gave to support undergraduate research experience in the College of Biological Sciences. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Completed
$10,500
Employee Giving Committee Challenge
Thank you to our Employee Giving Committee members and colleagues who are making a difference by investing in programs at UC Davis! Your support helps us harness the power of UC Davis’ remarkable programs to make a difference. Your generosity will continue to inspire faculty and staff to create a brighter future for students, while furthering lifesaving research and services.
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Evolution and Ecology Undergraduate Research Challenge
THANK YOU to Professor Peter Wainwright and to everyone who supported the Evolution and Ecology (EVE) Undergraduate Research Challenge this Give Day! Your gifts will support EVE student research and their educational growth. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$6,000
John R. Roth Undergraduate Research Challenge
THANK YOU to George Church, Ting Wu and to everyone who supported the John R. Roth Undergraduate Research Challenge this Give Day! Your gifts will provide students with exceptional research experiences in perpetuity and honor Professor Roth’s career.
Completed
$200,000
Khaira Family Dean’s Support Challenge
THANK YOU to the Khaira Family and to everyone who supported the Dean's Support Challenge this Give Day! With your help, the College's leadership can help invest in its highest priorities for students, faculty and programs. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Completed
$50,000
Planned Giving Challenge - Wayne & Jacque Bartholomew
THANK YOU to Wayne and Jacque Bartholomew and all those who requested a planned giving one-on-one consultation this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$2,500
R.D. Kidd's Challenge for Undergrads Pursuing Biotech, in Memory of Robert Thornton
THANK YOU to Dr. Richard Kidd and all who gave to support the Robert Thornton Memorial Award. Your generosity makes a difference for our students while honoring Dr. Thornton in a meaningful way.
Completed
$10,000
STEM Student Award Challenge
THANK YOU to alumnus Gary Hori and everyone who gave to the STEM Student Award Challenge this Give Day! Thanks to you, our students will receive both the recognition and encouragement needed to persist in STEM fields. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$7,500
Telkamp and Turriff Family Challenge for the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
THANK YOU to proud parents Bruce Telkamp and Diane Turriff, and everyone who supported the Molecular and Cellular Biology Challenge this Give Day! Your gifts will make a positive and immediate impact on our students, faculty, and programs.
Completed
$9,000
UC Davis Botanical Conservatory Challenge
THANK YOU to all who gave to support the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory. Your generosity helps preserve our amazing collection of plant species from around the world to enhance teaching, research and outreach activities. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
Areas and Funds to Support
Aggies Helping Aggies Annual Fund Arboretum and Public Garden The Arts at UC Davis Athletics Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing Cal Aggie Alumni Association Center for Neuroscience College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences College of Biological Sciences College of Engineering College of Letters and Science Continuing and Professional Education COSMOS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division of Student Affairs Emergency Funds Employee Giving Global Affairs Graduate School of Management Graduate Studies Grand Challenges Office of Research Parents Fund Picnic Day School of Education School of Law School of Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine Student Support UC Davis Health Women & Philanthropy
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Rank State Gifts
1 CA 220
2 NY 11
3 WA 3
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