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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    Jul 31, 2024

    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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    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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    RiPS, Jiale Xie, Fu Lab and Clint McDaniel, Schiffer Lab

    RiPS, Jiale Xie, Fu Lab and Clint McDaniel, Schiffer Lab LRB 816 01/09/2026 3:30 PM
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    Dr. Oliver Rando

    Dr. Oliver Rando 12:00 PM
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    RiPS, Leonard Barasa, Thompson Lab

    RiPS, Leonard Barasa, Thompson Lab LRB 816 01/16/2026 3:30 PM
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    Dr. Zuhoshang Xu

    Dr. Zuhoshang Xu 12:00
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    RiPS, Josh Pajak, Kelch Lab

    RiPS, Josh Pajak, Kelch Lab LRB 816 1/23/2020 3:30 PM
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    Dr. Paul Thompson

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    RiPS, Tran Tran, Thompson Lab and Michela Oster, Munson Lab

    RiPS, Tran Tran, Thompson Lab and Michela Oster, Munson Lab LRB 816 01/30/2026, 3:30 PM
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