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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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  • Brian Kelch 2024 educational award mary ellen lane.jpeg
    May 10, 2024

    Dr. Brian Kelch Receives the Education Service Award, 2024

    Dr. Brian Kelch received the Education Service Award in 2024! Learn more about his dedication to education in this blog post.

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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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April 2024

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    Jacob Landeck - Thesis Defense

    Jacob Landeck - Thesis Defense 816 LRB 10 am - 2 pm
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    James E. Ferrell

    James E. Ferrell 12:00pm
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    Tom Maniatis

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    RIPS Emma Sedivy

    RIPS Emma Sedivy 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Patriots' Day - closed

    Patriots' Day - closed 12:01am
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