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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    Celebrating RNA Day with Dr. Thoru Pederson

    Join us (the BMB) in celebrating RNA Day by learning more about the innovative bioengineering by the Pederson Lab.

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    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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    November 2023

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      Enrique M. Del La Cruz

      Enrique M. Del La Cruz 11:00AM
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      RIPS Chun-Ying Huang

      RIPS Chun-Ying Huang 4:00PM - 5:00PM
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      Science Illuminated: An Artistic Exploration!

      Science Illuminated: An Artistic Exploration! 11:00am - 3:00PM
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      Jamaine Davis

      Jamaine Davis 12PM
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      Veteran's Day Observed - Closed

      Veteran's Day Observed - Closed 12:01am - 10/12/2023 11:59pm
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      Anti-Racism Book Club

      Anti-Racism Book Club 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

      For this month, the book is "When the Angels Left the Old Country" by Sacha Lamb and we are meeting on November 14 at 4pm. Here is the description: An angel and a demon leave a small Jewish town in Poland to find a missing girl in America (historical fantasy).

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      RIPS Vincent Azzolino

      RIPS Vincent Azzolino 4:00PM - 5:00PM
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      Thanksgiving - School Closed

      Thanksgiving - School Closed 12:01am - 11/24/2023 11:59 pm
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      School Closed

      School Closed All day
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      PCB Seminar Matthew Bogyo

      PCB Seminar Matthew Bogyo 12pm - 1pm
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      Ryan Flynn

      Ryan Flynn 12:00PM
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