Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
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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Upcoming Ecosystem
Bringing a molecular perspective to problems in biology and medicine
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018BMP Seminar
Xiaowei Zhuang, Ph.D. - Harvard University
Hosted By: Thoru Pederson, Ph.D.Location: LRB 81612:00 PM - 1:00 PM -
Wednesday, June 06, 2018BMP Seminar
Caterina Strambio, Ph.D. - University of Massachusetts Medical School
Hosted By: Thoru Pederson, Ph.D.Location: LRB 81612:00 PM -
Wednesday, September 05, 2018BMP Seminar
I. Scot Ramsey, Ph.D. - VCU Medical Center
Hosted By: Bill Kobertz, Ph.D.Location: LRB 81612:00 PM
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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Partnership Opportunities
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 translte it to new therapeutic strategies.
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