Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
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Breakthrough Research
Bringing a molecular perspective to problems in biology and medicine
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology strives to bring a molecular perspective to problems in biology and medicine. With a mission to advance our knowledge in Biophysics, Cell and Developmental Biology, Computational Biology, Chemical Biology, Developmental Biology, DNA/RNA and Epigenetics, Human Disease and Therapeutics, Neurobiology, Membrane Biology and Structural Biology, we strive to translate discoveries in basic science to clinical applications in our hospital.
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BMP Department Commitment to Diversity
The BMP Department is actively committed to creating a community that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. We strive to create a welcoming environment that supports, respects, and celebrates scientists and staff of all backgrounds to advance our educational, scientific and community impact missions. Deliberate policies and actions to foster and celebrate diversity and inclusion in our department are ongoing, valued and crucial to our organization’s success.
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Upcoming Events+Seminars
Bringing a molecular perspective to problems in biology and medicine
Events
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021BMP Seminars
Sibongile Mafu, Ph.D. - UMass Amherst
Hosted By: Xingchen Liu (Kelch Lab)Location: Zoom12:00PM - 1:00PM
Supportive Ecosystem
Moving forward through continuous support and collaboration
Our department currently has more than 30 labs with over 200 postdoctoral fellows, research associates, graduate students and staff. Our faculty is constantly collaborating with other departments and research centers to advance our scientific knowledge. Companion programs in Chemical Biology, RNA Therapeutics, Stem Cell Biology and Gene Therapy portend new opportunities in translational research for our faculty and students.
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Learn more how we can partner together
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology is always interested in possible partnerships with both individuals and organizations. Some possible partnerships include collaborations with academia and/or industry, knowledge exchange, consulting, reagent exchange, sponsored research, and spinout activities. We encourage you to contact us and learn more how we can partner together to advance our scientific knowledge and translate it to new therapeutic strategies.
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