Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology Department

Our mission is to illuminate the molecular mechanisms that govern basic biological processes, with an emphasis on integrative strategies to reveal fundamental mechanistic insights and develop new therapeutic paradigms empowered by a collaborative, diverse & inclusive community.

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    May 6, 2024

    Dr. Celia Schiffer elected to the National Academy of Sciences

    Breaking news! Dr. Celia Schiffer, the Chair and the Arthur F. and Helen P. Koskinas Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, and the Director of the Institute for Drug Resistance, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences!

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  • A colorful abstract digital artwork of 3D geometric shapes arranged to resemble a DNA double helix structure, with a dark background and subtle light effects.
    Apr 24, 2024

    Celebrating DNA Day!

    Join us in celebrating the foundation of life as we know it by learning about innovative DNA-focused research in our department. Dr. Brian Kelch's lab is working to understand DNA-replication machinery across the tree of life in an effort to identify new candidate antibacterial targets.

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January 2024

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    New Years Day - School Closed

    New Years Day - School Closed 12:01AM
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    no RIPS

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    James Sáenz - seminar, host Mary Munson

    James Sáenz - seminar, host Mary Munson LRB 816 12pm
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    RIPS Lonya Yurkovetskiy

    RIPS Lonya Yurkovetskiy 4:00pm
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    Martin Luther King Day -School Closed

    Martin Luther King Day -School Closed 12:01AM
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    Rajan Lamichhane

    Rajan Lamichhane 12:00pm
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    RIPS Issa Yusuf

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    BMB Town Hall

    BMB Town Hall 200:pm LRB 816
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