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Celebrating a Lustrous History of Research
Addressing major health-related challenges through innovative multidisciplinary research
Training the Next Generation of Leading Scientists in Biomedicine

The Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Department provides a highly stimulating educative experience, immersing students in the bridging of Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Bioinformatics and Genomics with Translational Medicine.

Our unique multidisciplinary research program includes work on Cancer Biology, Autism, Cardiovascular Pathobiology, and Computational Genomics, unlocking the mysteries of biologic processes at the molecular and genomic level.

Dr. Li in Lab

Our basic science-focused department approaches its centennial anniversary and we are profoundly proud of our lustrous history of academic excellence in research and education. We are eager to achieve more cross-pollination and scientific synergy both in and outside the department.

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Latest News & Stories

From left to right: Drs. Wei Tan (Runner-Up, Pei Lab), Zhuqing Li (First Place, Zhu Lab), Allan Goldstein, and Yi Zhang (Runner-Up, Zhu Lab)
The First Allan Goldstein Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award

From left to right: Drs. Wei Tan (Runner-Up, Pei Lab), Zhuqing Li (First Place, Zhu Lab), Allan Goldstein, and Yi Zhang (Runner-Up, Zhu Lab)

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Dr. Mamta Gupta’s New Publication in B-cell lymphoma tumor - microenvironment
October 27, 2021 Announcement

This research, published in Blood Advances defines how tumor microenvironment
network of tumor-associated macrophages and the mantle cell lymphoma
contributes to...

Congratulations to Drs. Seto, Pei and Zhu on their new R01 grants!
June 2, 2021 Announcement

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Wholehearted congratulations to Dr. Valerie Hu on her Emeritus Professor status.
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Wholehearted congratulations to Dr. Patricia Berg on her Emeritus Professor status.
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Wholehearted congratulations to Dr. Alejandro Villagra on his promotion to Associate Professor with tenure

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