Life Interconnected
Welcome to the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at UCI BioSci.
Leading the way to Discovery
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB)
The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB) delves into the secrets of the body at the molecular level, researching mechanisms underlying all fundamental biological processes. MBB students learn from experts in such varied fields as biochemistry, immunology, structural biology and virology. As our researchers continue to advance knowledge about the body, they continue to find vital information related to autoimmune diseases, cancer, drug design, vascular biology and much more.
Faculty
Faculty in MBB are driving discoveries in the life sciences utilizing cutting-edge technologies like body-on-a-chip and gene drive systems. They are advancing research into new biofuels and cancer therapies, and mapping the connections between our microbiota and our overall health.
Undergraduates
MBB offers undergraduate degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology, and microbiology and immunology. The program in biochemistry and molecular biology applies modern molecular science to biological questions and provides rigorous training necessary in today’s graduate and professional programs.
Graduates
The department offers a diverse array of options for students interested in the pursuit of a graduate education, which includes master’s programs in biotechnology and biotechnology management, and a doctoral degree in conjunction with the joint program in Cellular and Molecular BioSciences.
Research at MBB
News
Professor Andrea Tenner was recently named the 2023 SLB Legacy Awardee. The SLB Legacy award is presented annually to a society of Leukocyte Biology member for excellence in leukocyte biology research. It is the...
We'd like to welcome our newest faculty to the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry: Dr. Nir Drayman, Dr. Benjamin Morehouse and Dr. Dequina Nicholas!...
Professor Dequina Nicholas was recently selected as a recipient of the National Institutes of Health Director’s New Innovator Award (NIH DP2) titled "Lipid Antigen Presentation as a Driver of T2D Inflammation”. This award supports early...
Events
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Nat Sci 1, Room 1114
Asuka Eguchi – UCI
Harnessing iPSCs to Test Therapeutic Strategies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Asuka Eguchi, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Physiology and Biophysics University of California, Irvine Host: Chris Halbrook...
12:00 PM April 05
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Nat Sci 1, Room 1114
James Wohlschlegel, PhD (UCLA)
TBD James Wohlschlegel, PhD Associate Professor Department of Biological Chemistry University of California, Los Angeles Host: Paul Gershon...
12:00 PM April 19
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Nat Sci 1, Room 1114
Selina Chen-Kiang (Weill Cornell)
TBD Selina Chen-Kiang, PhD Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Weill Cornell Medical College Host: David Fruman...
12:00 PM May 03