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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  • A colorful abstract digital artwork of 3D geometric shapes arranged to resemble a DNA double helix structure, with a dark background and subtle light effects.
    Apr 24, 2024

    Celebrating DNA Day!

    Join us in celebrating the foundation of life as we know it by learning about innovative DNA-focused research in our department. Dr. Brian Kelch's lab is working to understand DNA-replication machinery across the tree of life in an effort to identify new candidate antibacterial targets.

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  • Summer Thyme headshot in a circle with rainbow color in the background. Text reads there are no effective treatments for most genetic neurodevelopmental disorders (like ASD)
    Apr 1, 2024

    Autism Awareness Day - Featuring the Thyme Lab

    Deciphering the complex risk factors behind Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the passion of our own Dr. Summer Thyme at UMass Chan BMB.

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April 2024

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    Jacob Landeck - Thesis Defense

    Jacob Landeck - Thesis Defense 816 LRB 10 am - 2 pm
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    James E. Ferrell

    James E. Ferrell 12:00pm
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    No RIPS today

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    Tom Maniatis

    Tom Maniatis 12:00pm
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    RIPS Emma Sedivy

    RIPS Emma Sedivy 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Patriots' Day - closed

    Patriots' Day - closed 12:01am
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    No RIPS today 4:00PM - 5:00 PM
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    Lindsay Ingerman

    Lindsay Ingerman 12:00pm
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    RIPS Jaqueline Martinez

    RIPS Jaqueline Martinez 4:00pm
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