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, February 03, 2021BMP Seminars
Kai Ge, Ph.D. - NIH | Epigenomic Regulation of Enhancers: From Adipogenesis, Development to Cancer
Hosted By: Tony Imbalzano, Ph.D.Location: Zoom12:00PM - 1:00PM -
Wednesday, February 10, 2021BMP Seminars
Li Li Ph.D. - UMMS
Hosted By: Nick Rhind, Ph.D.Location: Zoom12:00PM - 1:00PM -
Wednesday, March 03, 2021BMP Seminars
Michael Cohen, Ph.D. - Oregon Health & Science Univ. | Decoding Protein ADP-ribosylation Networks in Cells Using Chemistry-based Approaches
Hosted By: Paul Thompson, Ph.D.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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