Valley Life Sciences Building

The Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB) was 1 of 4 building projects (Life Sciences Building, Life Sciences Addition, Koshland Hall, North West Animal Facility) undertaken to revitalize the biological sciences on the UC Berkeley Campus. The VLSB was the most ambitious. It was constructed in 1930—considered to be state-of-the-art—and was completely gutted and reconstructed on the interior.

The reorganization eliminated 11 traditional departments, (Botany, Biochemistry, Genetics, Zoology...) forming 3 new departments: Integrative Biology, Molecular & Cell Biology, and Plant Biology.

Building Contact

For questions or issues with building safety, security, maintenance, and access control contact Adam Doban (510-333-9523).

BDS Facilities Primer

For a comprehensive table of where to find it and how to get it done in IB, MCB, or VLSB see the BDS Primer.

Building Emergency Plan

Residents of VLSB should read and be familiar with the VLSB Building Emergency Plan (PDF).

Room Reservations

To reserve seminar rooms in VLSB visit the VLSB Room Reservations page.

Rent the VLSB

IB will permit individuals or groups deemed by the Department to be consistent with the research and educational mission of IB to rent or use the VLSB facilities.
See IB's Fees