While the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics continues to increase the amount of external support received through grants and contracts, in many ways the future success of the department will depend increasingly on philanthropic contributions from alumni, friends, faculty and staff. Your support, either on a one-time or continuing basis, can make a difference and help ensure our students have an outstanding educational experience and are challenged and inspired by the very best faculty.

Below are a few funds the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics wishes to highlight at this time.

Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics

This is the Chair's fund that provides unrestricted giving to allow for flexibility to meet immediate program needs.

CBMG Outstanding Student Award

This award will support outstanding senior undergraduate students in any BSCI specialization who have demonstrated both strong academic performance and participation in the department community through service or significant research in a CBMG faculty lab.

Dr. M. Zain-Ul-Abedin Memorial Fellowship

This award will support a outstanding graduate student from a developing country planning to study molecular biology.

Giving Options

Online - Make your gift online.

Check - Please make your check payable to the “University of Maryland College Park Foundation" or "UMCP Foundation." In the notes/for section on the check, please write "Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics." Mail your check to:

University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc.
4603 Calvert Road
College Park, MD 20740-3421

Stock - To make a gift using stock, please contact Cheri Meadows at 301.405.9624 (office), 240.353.6252 (cell) or meadows@umd.edu.

Pledge - Pledge support by calling 301.405.7749. We will send a confirmation letter and automatically enroll you in our pledge payment reminder system.

Payroll Deduction - (For UMD employees only) Visit https://www.usmd.edu/give/ to begin automated payroll deductions.

If you would like additional information, please contact the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences' Development Office.

Gifts in support of the University of Maryland are accepted and managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc., an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization authorized by the Board of Regents, and are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please see your tax advisor for details. EIN: 52-2197313