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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May 2024

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    Pamela Chang

    Pamela Chang 12:00pm
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    Ricardo Padua, PhD

    Ricardo Padua, PhD 2pm

    RIPS Sandhya Yadav

    RIPS Sandhya Yadav 4:00pm - 500pm
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    Janneke Icso Thesis Defense

    Janneke Icso Thesis Defense 12pm
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    Laura Banaszynski

    Laura Banaszynski 12:00pm
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    RIPS Anna Moyer

    RIPS Anna Moyer 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Kerry Geiler-Samerotte

    Kerry Geiler-Samerotte 12:00pm
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    RIPS Samirul Bashir

    RIPS Samirul Bashir 4:00pm
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    John Whitney

    John Whitney 12:00pm
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    Memorial Day - closed

    Memorial Day - closed 12:01am - 5/28/2024 12:59pm
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    Adam Hedger Thesis Defense

    Adam Hedger Thesis Defense 10am
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    Peter Beal

    Peter Beal 12:00pm - 1:00 PM
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